Don King Biography
Don King is an American award-winning Former Boxing Promoter, who was born on August 20, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio. He is widely known for his involvement in historic boxing matchups, and has been a controversial figure, partly due to a manslaughter conviction and civil cases against him. He was also involved to allegations of dishonest business practices by numerous boxers. Ving Rhames played his role in the HBO made-for-TV movie, “Don King: Only in America”, and he won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of King.
His character was also modelled for Din Kong in the 2016 indie video game ‘Punch Club’. He has received several awards including International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee in 1997, Street in Newark, New Jersey renamed Don King Way in 2015, and Shaker Boulevard in Cleveland renamed Don King Way in 2016.
Don has promoted some of the most prominent names in boxing, including Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Larry Holmes,Tomasz Adamek, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Chris Byrd, and Marco Antonio Barrera. Some of these boxers sued him for allegedly defrauding them. Most of the lawsuits were settled out of court.
Don King Age
King is 90years old as of 2021, he was born on August 20, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 20th August every year and his birth sign is Leo.
Don King Height
Don stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 meters).
Don King Weight
King Weighs 176 lbs (80 kg).
Don King Education
Don attended school at John Adams High, a public high school located on the east side of Cleveland, Ohio, from where he graduated in 1951. He also enrolled at Kent State University, after which he dropped out, after he was running an illegal bookmaking operation out of the basement of a record store on Kinsman Road, and was later charged with killing two men in incidents 13 years apart.
Don King Parents
Don was born to his parents Clarence King (mother) and Hattie King (father) in Cleveland, Ohio. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, it is not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Don King Wife and Kids
King was married to his late wife Henrietta King. The couple tied the knot in 1959 and lived happily until she met her death on December 2, 2010. His wife, Henrietta, died at the age of 87, on December 2, 2010. They were blessed with one biological daughter named Debbie, and two adopted sons named Carl and Eric, and five grandchildren.
Don King Net Worth
Don has an estimated net worth of $150 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Boxing Promoter. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Don King Wife Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about King;
Don King Wiki
- Full Names: Donald King
- Popular As: Former Boxing Promoter
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Boxing Promoter
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: African-American
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Don King Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 90 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1931
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America
- Birthday: 20th August
Don Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 meters)
- Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Grey
- Shoe Size: Not Available
King Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Clarence King
- Mother: Hattie King
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Wife/Spouse: Was married to Henrietta King (1959–2010)
- Children: Daughter (Deborah King) Sons (Carl and Eric King)
Don Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $150 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Boxing Promoter
King House and Cars
- Place of residence: Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Don King Mike Tyson
Once undisputed World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Mike Tyson has described King, his former promoter, as “ruthless”, “deplorable”, and “greedy.” In 1998, Tyson sued King for $100 million, asserting that the boxing promoter had swindled him out of millions over more than ten years. The lawsuit was later concluded in court with Tyson accepting $14 million.
King recently revealed to TMZ that he and Tyson have finally made amends and the two are once again on speaking terms after the two had a “substantive call” on the phone.
Trump
On September 21, 2016, King prompted controversy when introducing Donald Trump at a campaign event at a black church in Cleveland when he uttered the word “n*gga” seemingly by accident.
Don King Awards and honors
- 1997: International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee
- 2008: Gaming Hall of Fame inductee
- 2015: Street in Newark, New Jersey renamed Don King Way
- 2016: Shaker Boulevard in Cleveland renamed Don King Way
Frequently Asked Questions About Don King
Who is Don King?
Don King is an American award-winning Former Boxing Promoter. He is widely known for his involvement in historic boxing matchups, and has been a controversial figure, partly due to a manslaughter conviction and civil cases against him. He was also involved to allegations of dishonest business practices by numerous boxers. Ving Rhames played his role in the HBO made-for-TV movie, “Don King: Only in America”, and he won a Golden Globe Award for his portrayal of King.
How old is Don?
King is 90years old as of 2021, he was born on August 20, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, United States of America.
How tall is King?
Don stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 meters).
Is Don married?
No, he was married to his late wife Henrietta King. The couple tied the knot in 1959 and lived happily until she met her death on December 2, 2010. His wife, Henrietta, died at the age of 87, on December 2, 2010. They were blessed with one biological daughter named Debbie, and two adopted sons named Carl and Eric, and five grandchildren.
How much is King worth?
Don has an estimated net worth of $150 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Boxing Promoter.
Where does Don live?
He is a resident of Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is King still alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Don Contacts
- Youtube
- Tiktok
- Website