Don King
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Summary
Don King was born on August 20, 1931[1], in Cleveland[2]. He has worked as an entrepreneur[3], actor[4], record producer[5], real estate developer[6], and boxing promoter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.1% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,101 views/month, #1,045 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Educated at: John Adams High School[12]
- Award received: nickel[13], International Boxing Hall of Fame[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Don King[16]
- Sport: boxing[17]
- Organizer: The Rumble in the Jungle[18], Thrilla in Manila[19], Mike Tyson vs. Larry Holmes[20], Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks[21], Fernando Vargas vs. Ricardo Mayorga[22], Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tubbs[23], Mike Tyson vs. Tyrell Biggs[24], Mike Tyson vs. Tony Tucker[25], Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas[26]
- Participant: Wii Balance Board[27]
- Family name: King[28]
- Given name: Don[29], Donald[30]
- Official website: http://donking.com[31]
- Convicted of: murder[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Name in native language: Don King[34]
- Owner of: Call and Post[35]
- Number of children: 5[36]
- Start of work period: 1954[37]
- Writing language: English[38]
Why It Matters
Don King has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Don King born?
Don King's place of birth was Cleveland[2].
What did Don King do for work?
Don King worked as an entrepreneur[3], actor[4], record producer[5], real estate developer[6], and boxing promoter[7].
Where did Don King go to school?
Don King was educated at John Adams High School[12].
What awards did Don King receive?
Honors received include nickel[13] and International Boxing Hall of Fame[14].