Don King

Don King

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Don King Wiki Biography

  • Donald King is a successful American businessman as well as a professional boxing promoter, widely known as Don King. 
  • King may be better known as “The Rumble in the Jungle,” “Thrilla in Manila” and others for encouraging certain historical events. 
  • Both of these boxing matches contributed greatly to the fame of Don King, and gave him the opportunity to work with some of the most successful boxers, including, to name a few, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Evander Holyfield, and Roy Jones Jr. How rich is Don King, a successful professional boxing promoter? 
  • King settled a case for $14 million with Mike Tyson in 2004 and added $13 million in ticket sales from the top three fights that year a year later, while his gross revenue from those fights amounted to $66 million. 
  • The net worth of Don King is estimated to be $150 million with respect to his wealth. 
  • In 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, Don King was born. 
  • He pursued illicit bookmaking activities when King dropped out of Kent State University. 
  • He was convicted of killing two people later in life and spent time in jail. 
  • The Rumble in the Jungle”, which was King’s first promotional venture, began King’s promotional career. 
  • Two of the most famous boxers at the time, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, were featured in the famous fight. 
  • The match took place in 1974 in Zaire, which was undoubtedly the most hyped-up event at the time, as a three-day festival featuring artists such as James Brown, Celia Cruz, The Spinners, and others preceded it. 
  • In the 8th round, Muhammad Ali won the match by knockout, regaining the title of champion and once again declaring himself to be the world’s greatest boxer. 
  • Several musicians wrote and recorded songs about the legendary match, such as “The Fugees”, Johnny Wakelin, and “The Hours.” 
  • “Rumble in the Jungle” was followed by the “Thrilla in Manila” event, sponsored by King again. 
  • Ali again claimed victory, this time over Joe Frazier, whom he beat in the 14th round after a technical knockout (TKO). 
  • Don King is also known for his disagreements, illicit associations, as well as litigation and prosecutions. 
  • King has been accused of fraud by his former employers several times, including, to name a few, Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, and Terry Norris. 
  • King managed to resolve all the cases for huge amounts of money, however, and avoided prosecution in this way. 
  • IMDB Wikipedia $150 million 1931 6 ft 1 in (1.87 m) African American Muslims August 20 Boxers Boxing Promoter Carl King Celia Cruz Cleveland Deborah King Don Don King King Net Worth Donald “Don” King Donald King Eric King Evander Holyfield George Foreman Henrietta King James Brown Joe Frazier Johnny Wakelin Leon Gast Mike Tyson Muhammad Ali Foreman Henrietta King (m. 
  • 1959-2010) James Brown Joe Frazier Johnny Wakelin Leon Gast Mike Tyson Sports Terry Norris The Rumble in Manila’s Jungle Thrilla the United States When We Were Kings 

Don King Quick Info

Full Name Don King
Net Worth $150 Million
Date Of Birth August 20, 1931
Place Of Birth Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.87 m)
Profession Boxing promoter
Nationality United States of America
Spouse Henrietta King (m. 1959–2010)
Children Carl King, Deborah King, Eric King
Parents Hattie King, Clarence King
Nicknames Donald King , Don , Donald “Don” King
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005091
Awards Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie, Peabody Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special, Satellite Award for Best Mi…
Nominations Golden Globe Award for Best Miniseries or Television Film, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special,…

Don King Trademarks

  1. His hair that stands straight up

Don King Quotes

  • Only in America.
  • I love this country called America, black and white alike I think its the greatest nation in the world.

Don King Important Facts

  • Campaigned for George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election, and attended the Republican National Convention in New York.
  • Is portrayed by Mykelti Williamson in Ali (2001).
  • Was a numbers runner for the Jewish Mafia in Cleveland
  • House was bombed in 1957. Subsequent investigation led to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Mapp v. Ohio (1961) — establishing that the “exclusionary rule” was also applicable to the states, not simply the federal government.
  • Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1997.
  • Esquire magazine reports that between the years 1951-1966, he was arrested 35 times on charges ranging from running red lights to manslaughter.
  • Boxing promoter.
  • Children: Deborah, Carl, Eric.
  • Promoter of boxers Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Mike Tyson, among others.
  • Attended Kent State University, as well as Case Western University.

Don King Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Lusitania3D 2016 pre-production The Don ‘Epic Pictures StudioBosses Actor
Arli$$ 1999 TV Series Don King Actor
Michael Jackson: Liberian Girl 1989 Video short Don King Actor
Miami Vice 1987 TV Series Mr. Cash Actor
Knight Rider 1986 TV Series Don King Actor
Head Office 1985 INC Executive Actor
‘Viva Don King’ World Championship Fight Card 2013 TV Movie executive producer Producer
The Big Fight: Muhammad Ali – Joe Frazier 1975 Documentary short producer Producer
Mike & Mike 2016 TV Series Himself – Boxing Promoter Self
Maravilla, la película 2014 Documentary Boxing Promotor Self
‘Viva Don King’ World Championship Fight Card 2013 TV Movie Himself Self
Evening Urgant 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Piers Morgan Tonight 2013 TV Series Himself Self
NBC Sports Network Fight Night 2012 TV Series Himself Self
The Real Rocky 2011 TV Movie Himself Self
HBO Boxing After Dark 2010-2011 TV Series Himself Self
The After Party: The Last Party 3 2011 Documentary Himself Self
Beyond the Ropes 2008 Video documentary Himself Self
HBO Boxing 1975-2008 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Don King Presents: Prizefighter 2008 Video Game Himself Self
GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley 2008 TV Series Himself Self
Howard Stern on Demand 2008 TV Series Himself Self
J.C. Chávez 2007 Documentary Himself Self
BET Awards 2006 2006 TV Special Himself Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 2005 TV Series Himself Self
The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Self
Last Call with Carson Daly 2003-2004 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest Self
Today 2004 TV Series Himself Self
The Daily Show 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Anderson Cooper 360° 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Fox and Friends 2004 TV Series Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2003-2004 TV Series Himself – Co-Host / Himself Self
Howard Stern 1999-2002 TV Series Himself Self
The Howard Stern Radio Show 1999-2001 TV Series Himself Self
Beyond the Glory 2001 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The World Sports Awards 2001 TV Special Himself – Audience Member Self
ESPN SportsCentury 2000 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Electric Playground 2000 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The Richard Blackwood Show 1999-2000 TV Series Himself – Interviewee / Himself Self
Modern Marvels 1999 TV Series documentary Himself – Boxing Promoter Self
The Martin Short Show 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The Chris Rock Show 1999 TV Series Himself Self
The 1999 Source Hip-Hop Music Awards 1999 TV Special Himself Self
Ruby Wax Meets… 1998 TV Series documentary Himself Self
WWE Raw 1998 TV Series Himself Self
Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film – Volume II 1997 Video documentary Himself (segment “Liberian Girl”) Self
The Devil’s Advocate 1997 Himself Self
Holyfield vs. Tyson II 1997 TV Movie Himself Self
Late Night with Conan O’Brien 1994-1997 TV Series Himself Self
The Roseanne Show 1997 TV Series Himself Self
TFI Friday 1996 TV Series Himself Self
When We Were Kings 1996 Documentary Himself Self
Today 1994 TV Series Himself Self
Blossom 1991 TV Series Himself Self
The Chuck Woolery Show 1991 TV Series Himself Self
Tuesday Night Fights 1991 TV Series Himself – Audience Member Self
Voices that Care 1991 TV Movie documentary Himself – Choir Member Self
Late Night with David Letterman 1982-1991 TV Series Himself Self
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1987-1990 TV Series Himself Self
22nd NAACP Image Awards 1990 TV Special Himself Self
Kojak: Fatal Flaw 1989 TV Movie Himself Self
The Pat Sajak Show 1989 TV Series Himself Self
The Arsenio Hall Show 1989 TV Series Himself Self
D.C. Follies 1988 TV Series Himself Self
The New Hollywood Squares 1987-1988 TV Series Guest Appearance Self
Frank’s Place 1987 TV Series Himself Self
Heaven 1987 Documentary Himself Self
The 1st Annual Soul Train Music Awards 1987 TV Special Himself – Presenter Self
Not Necessarily the News 1987 TV Series Himself Self
Moonlighting 1986 TV Series Himself Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1986 TV Series Himself Self
The Richard Belzer Show 1984 TV Series Himself Self
Tony Brown’s Journal 1983 TV Series Himself Self
The Last Fight 1983 Himself Self
One on One 1983 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Saturday Night Live 1981-1983 TV Series Himself Self
ABC’s Wide World of Sports 1975-1982 TV Series Himself Self
Personenbeschreibung 1981 TV Series documentary Himself Self
The John Davidson Show 1980 TV Series Himself Self
The Mike Douglas Show 1978-1979 TV Series Himself – Fight Promoter / Himself – Boxing Promoter Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Ron Lyle 1975 TV Movie Himself Self
World Heavyweight Championship: Muhammad Ali vs. Chuck Wepner 1975 Himself Self
Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee 1969 Documentary Himself Self
The Mavericks 2016 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
The Making of Trump 2015 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
30 for 30 2013 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Klitschko 2011 Documentary Himself Archive Footage
Facing Ali 2009 Documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Rome Is Burning 2008 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Thrilla in Manila 2008 TV Movie documentary Himself (uncredited) Archive Footage
Soul Power 2008 Documentary Himself Archive Footage
Tyson 2008 Documentary Himself Archive Footage
Howard Stern on Demand 2006 TV Series Himself Archive Footage
Bicentennial Nigger 2006 Short Himself Archive Footage
The Fight 2004 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
ESPN SportsCentury 2002 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story 1996 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
Wide World of Sports 35th Anniversary Special 1996 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage
Biography 1994 TV Series documentary Himself Archive Footage
Fallen Champ: The Untold Story of Mike Tyson 1993 TV Movie documentary Himself Archive Footage