Don King: Boxing Career, Personal Life and Estimated Net Worth

Don King is an American boxing promoter known for his flamboyant style and for staging landmark bouts such as the 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” and the 1975 “Thrilla in Manila.” He worked with major fighters including Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Bernard Hopkins. His career has also been marked by controversy. Several fighters sued him over claims of financial wrongdoing. King was convicted over the 1967 death of an employee, though the conviction was later reduced to voluntary manslaughter after an appeal. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 20, 1931, King built a long career in boxing promotion and made appearances in films and television. His estimated net worth has been reported at about $150 million, although such figures are not independently verified.

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