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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 24
Don King Mourns George Foreman, ‘I’ll Be There Soon’

Don King Mourns George Foreman, ‘I’ll Be There Soon’

Curtains finally fell for the great Foreman. He has been mourned across the divide. His long time Don King was not left out. The 93-year-old, who worked with the boxer on one of the most renowned episodes in the history of the sport – Rumble in the Jungle in Zaire, noted he’d join ‘Big George’ soon.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / March 23

Don King began his career by convincing Muhammad Ali to fight for charity with the help of a famous singer

Don King is perhaps one of the best-known promoters in all of boxing. Known for his eccentric personality and time spent working with the very best in the sport, King’s career began with far more humble beginnings, and a huge stroke of luck.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / March 7
Boxing Book Review: ‘Arum and King: Six Decades of Boxing Gold’

Boxing Book Review: ‘Arum and King: Six Decades of Boxing Gold’

Like I dare say most people in this business, Marty Corwin, the boxing TV producer who worked for two dons of industry, Don King and “The Bobfather” Bob Arum, for 43 years, didn’t mean to go into boxing.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / January 12
Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award

Shocking End of 2024 KO Wins Ring Magazine’s Upset Award

2024 was a fantastic year for boxing, with many fights taking place that we had only dreamed of, including Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 1&2. The Ring Magazine awards took place on January 11, with many fighters and magical moments receiving their justified praise.

Boxing News / Bleacher Report / September 21

Iconic Boxing Promoter Don King Says He's Doing 'Fine' Amid Mike Tyson's Comments

Legendary boxing promoter Don King released a statement Saturday, disputing Mike Tyson's recent claim that he is in poor health. According to Oliver Salt of…

Boxing News / Larry Brown Sports / September 20
Iconic figure in boxing history dealing with health concerns

Towering figure in boxing history dealing with health concerns

Don King is battling health concerns. King helped orchestrate some of the most historic boxing matches in history.

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Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 14

Middleweight Ian Green Adds To His Story With Key To The City On Tuesday

The middleweight division is going through a transition as the current champions are inactive and getting older while contemplating a move up to super middleweight, which leaves the contenders patiently waiting for their shot.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / March 27, 2024
Don King’s Latest Gem: Blair Cobbs and Coach Justin Gamber Ready to Shake Up Welterweight Boxing

Don King’s Latest Gem: Blair Cobbs and Coach Justin Gamber Ready to Shake Up Welterweight Boxing

Don King’s newly signed welterweight, Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (16-1-1, 10 KOs), has now joined forces with respected boxing coach Justin Gamber, with both seemingly working in harmony to help Cobbs move onto the next phase in his career.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / March 14, 2024
Blair ‘The Flair’ Cobbs Signs A Promotional Deal with Don King

Blair ‘The Flair’ Cobbs Signs A Promotional Deal with Don King

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL (March 13, 2024)— Blair “The Flair” Cobbs wanted to put “The Flair” back in his boxing game and what better way to do this than to sign with the greatest boxing promoter in the world in Don King.

Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL, Players Coalition forge a separate peace

Sports & Politics Intersect: NFL, Players Coalition forge a separate peace

Front Five: The top stories that shaped both sports & politics this week "Don't believe the hype." - Russell Okung, Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle The National Football League's season of messiness and drama continues on for another week, and this time Jerry Jones is not involved.

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