Some probably thought he was buried and he may not be known to new generations, but Don King is still in the boxing business at the age of 93. A prominent promoter manages his company Don King ProductionsAlthough its activity is significantly reduced. However, he is still one Adrien Broner It’s been years since he fell out of favor when everything pointed to him being a vintage boxer.
made King the most famous promoter in the world The famous fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Kisha, ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’. Not long ago he was released from prison for a crime Homicide -the second person he kills, even though the killing was considered justified in the first case- and he convinces Ali to organize a charity exhibition. At that time the businessman sold himself as a new and reformed person. Then he negotiated a big clash in Zaire between two important heavyweights, to whom he made an offer. Some record bags. Since then, many boxers wanted to associate with him.
But as we said, it all started with the struggle in Zaire and brought us here today. The thing is King sued for $3 billion for abandoning an evening business titled ‘Rumble in the Jungle 2’.As reported good luck. Specifically, A A suit alleging fraud, defamation, breach of contract and other matters by BYD Sports and its CEO, Cecil Miller, Against King and his company Don King Productions.
Miller said The king encouraged him to organize a special event in Africa for the 50th anniversary The aforementioned fight between Ali and Foreman. According to BYD Sports, They went ahead with preparations for a big event in Nigeria, A weekend of shows featuring boxing stars with a card featuring a series of fights John Legend, Alicia Keys and Wyclef Jean. When Miller asked King to help promote the event, He retreated and parted ways with the business, especially when he had to take charge of the sports part.
And why do they demand 3,000 million from him? Since the fight between Ali and Foreman raised 100 million dollars, it is currently equal to 600 millionMiller also seeks damages in that amount $2.4 billion in damages (futures) and a formal written apology.
