As per our current Database, Don King is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Don King is 92 years, 7 months and 30 days old. Don King will celebrate 93rd birthday on a Tuesday 20th of August 2024. Below we countdown to Don King upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Don King |
Occupation | Sports Executive |
Age | 92 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Born | August 20, 1931 (Cleveland, OH) |
Birthday | August 20 |
Town/City | Cleveland, OH |
Nationality | OH |
Don King’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.
Don King was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Boxing promoter who worked with some of the sports' most famous competitors, including Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. King attracted much controversy for the numerous civil cases filed against him during his career, including one manslaughter conviction.
He convinced Muhammad Ali and George Foreman to compete against each other in The Rumble in the Jungle.
He has been referenced in many films and TV shows, including Rocky V, South Park, and The Simpsons.
He was married to his wife Henrietta who passed away in 2010. He has three children.
He faced lawsuits from a number of his boxers, including Mike Tyson, who sued him for $100 million in 1996. Tyson eventually settled for $14 million out of court.