Don King
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
1
Records
Don King's career is defined by his record-breaking promotion of over 500 world championship fights and working with more than 100 champions. He is credited with staging the highest-grossing boxing match in history, the 'Rumble in the Jungle,' and his innovative use of pay-per-view transformed the sport's business model. His induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992 cements his place among the sport's most influential figures.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Boxing Hall of Fame
Inducted for his contributions to boxing.
Key to the City
Received keys to multiple cities in recognition of his promotional work.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Sports Figures of All Time
Top 50 Sports Figures of the Last 50 Years
Magazine Covers
TIME
1974
The Man Who Sold the Fight
Sports Illustrated
1975
Thrilla in Manila
Records & Feats
Promoted the highest-grossing boxing match in history
The 'Rumble in the Jungle' (Ali vs. Foreman) set records for gate and global audience.