Don King

by | Apr 7, 2021 | August 20, Sports Executive

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About Don King

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. 

Early life

He convinced Muhammad Ali and George Foreman to compete against each other in The Rumble in the Jungle.

Trivia

He has been referenced in many films and TV shows, including Rocky V, South Park, and The Simpsons.

Family of Don King

He was married to his wife Henrietta who passed away in 2010. He has three children.

Close associates of Don King

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.

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Vince McMahon

by | Apr 7, 2021 | August 24, Sports Executive

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About Vince McMahon

Wrestling promoter, announcer, actor, and wrestler who co-founded World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

Early life

He graduated from military school and received a degree in business from East Carolina University.

Trivia

He has had victories over former WWE champions such as Dwayne ‘The Rock’Johnson, Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

Family of Vince McMahon

He married Linda McMahon, with whom he ran the WWE, on August 26, 1966. His son Shane and his daughter Stephanie both went on to work for the WWE as well.

Close associates of Vince McMahon

He once tried to match Muhammad Ali up against Antonio Inoki.

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