Don King

American boxing promoter
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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].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · DenisMironov1 · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image → Promoter Don King by Frederick Johnson.jpg
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ Image: Promoter Don King by Frederick Johnson.jpg"
  2. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 117227
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  3. 6w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
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    Native language → English
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