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Don King is an American boxing promoter known for his flamboyant personality and his role in promoting some of the biggest fights in boxing history. King helped bring attention to legendary bouts involving fighters like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and Evander Holyfield. His promotional skills and larger-than-life persona have made him a central figure in the world of professional boxing, though his career has also been marked by legal and ethical controversies.
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"You go for the quality of the performance, not the longevity of it."

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"Martin Luther King took us to the mountain top: I want to take us to the bank."

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"It ain't about if he knocks a guy out. It's about how he knocks a guy out. It's the style, the improvisation."

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"If you cast your bread upon the water and you have faith, you'll get back cash. If you don't have faith, you'll get soggy bread."

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"I'm a promoter of the people for the people and by the people and my magic lies in my people ties. I'm a promoter of America. I'm American people. You know what I mean? So therefore, uh, do not send for who the bell tolls 'cause the bell tolls for thee."

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"If a bullfrog had wings it wouldn't bump his behind every time he hopped."

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"He worked for the day when all people would be clothed in dignity."

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