Don King Statement On Joe Frazier DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.—Legendary promoter Don King, who promoted Joe Frazier in the finale of Frazier’s phenomenal trilogy with Muhammad Ali, 1975’s “Thrilla in Manila,” made the following statement from his South Florida home after learning last night of the death of his longtime friend: “Smokin’ Joe Frazier was the…
Don King Signs Television Deal with Cadena Tres; Brings Saturday’s World Championship Boxing Event To Mexico From St. Charles, Missouri Legendary Promoter Says, ‘Viva Mexico’ ST. CHARLES, Mo.—Promoter Don King has been tenaciously promoting his Saturday fight card in St. Charles—that will make Missouri history with three world championships—but he made time to make sure…
Don King arrives in St. Louis to promote Alexander vs. Lucas
DEVON ALEXANDER vs. ANDRIY KOTELNIK Weigh-In
Don King Hosts Final Press Conference in St. Louis For His World Championship Tripleheader ST. LOUIS, Mo.–The final press conference was held on Wednesday at Scottrade Center in St. Louis promoting Don King’s world championship tripleheader, and a fourth championship match, on Saturday. Hometown hero and unified World Boxing Council and International Boxing Federation 140-pound…