Donald King is an American athlete best known for playing Promoter in The Rumble in the Jungle.
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Best Known For:The sports event The Rumble in the Jungle
Breakthrough:Promoted the world-famous Rumble in the Jungle match between Ali and Foreman in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Donald King
- Full Name: Donald King
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The sports event The Rumble in the Jungle
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1931
- Age: 94 years old
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Henrietta King
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
Donald King Age
Donald King is about 95 years old as of 2026. Donald King was born in 1931.
Donald King Height
Donald King stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Education
He attended Kent State University.
- Kent State University
Career & Work
Donald King's career includes professional roles with Don King Productions.
Organization: Don King Productions
Role: Promoter
Period: 1970s–Present
Rise to Fame
Donald King rose to prominence for his role on The Rumble in the Jungle.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila.
- Sports Event: The Rumble in the Jungle (Promoter, 1974) — Iconic boxing match
- Sports Event: Thrilla in Manila (Promoter, 1975)
Donald King Family & Relationships
Donald King is widowed. He has 3 children, including Debbie King and Carl King.
- Father: Clarence King
- Mother: Hattie King
- Children:
- Debbie King
- Carl King
- Eric King
Lesser Known Facts
- He served nearly four years in prison for manslaughter before being pardoned by the Governor of Ohio in 1983.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Donald King
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 20, 1931
- Age: 94
- Birthday: August 20
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Clarence King
- Mother: Hattie King
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Henrietta King
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Muhammad Ali (Colleague • Promoted Ali)
- Mike Tyson (Colleague • Former Manager/Promoter)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.donking.com/
