Don King is one of the most flamboyant figures in modern boxing. In the space of two years King went from being an ex-con with a prison record for manslaughter to one of the greatest boxing hustlers. This book charts his rise to fame and fortune along a ruthless path of blood, guts and trickery.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The Life and Crimes of Don King
and over 1.5 million other books are available for Amazon Kindle . Learn more
| ||||||||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Learn more. |
Book Description
Frequently Bought Together
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Inside This Book
(Learn More)
First Sentence
A loaded, unregistered .357 Magnum in his belt, $2,000 as usual in his pocket, Don King sauntered into the Manhattan Tap Room at 100th and Cedar in the Cleveland ghetto. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
A loaded, unregistered .357 Magnum in his belt, $2,000 as usual in his pocket, Don King sauntered into the Manhattan Tap Room at 100th and Cedar in the Cleveland ghetto. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample PagesConcordance
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Smith
Format:Paperback
I really enjoyed this book. Don King has lived an incredible life and whilst he is devious, dishonest and, at times, downright evil, you somehow feel a kind of gruding respect for the man at how he manages to get a way with it time and again. Even if you are not a keen follower of boxing, you are likely to enjoy this. Many sport biographies are a bit boring, this is not an accusation that can be levelled at this one.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Read this years ago but still remember it being one of those unputdownable biogs that takes over your life. The author has since passed away but did an accompanying documentary film about King whilst writing the book. It was only shown in the states & I've tried all over but never come across it(I think it was called "Unauthorised").
Jack Newfield dissects King like a surgeon, exposing the true unscupulous individual. If you like boxing, scandal, legal wranglings & an author with a great sense of humour then look no further.
If you can find a copy don't hesitate!
Jack Newfield dissects King like a surgeon, exposing the true unscupulous individual. If you like boxing, scandal, legal wranglings & an author with a great sense of humour then look no further.
If you can find a copy don't hesitate!
By KC
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very interesting, insightful & well researched book.
Truly shocking to see the crimes that King has managed to get away with, & how easily he has managed to fleece the boxer's he was supposed to represent, none more so than Tyson.
It's time boxing got its house in order to protect the health, welfare & financial security of its participants - however I won't hold my breath!
Truly shocking to see the crimes that King has managed to get away with, & how easily he has managed to fleece the boxer's he was supposed to represent, none more so than Tyson.
It's time boxing got its house in order to protect the health, welfare & financial security of its participants - however I won't hold my breath!
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 4 reviews
2.8 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
supreb read
one of the best boxing books ever.i have read hundreds of books on boxing.this one gives an insight into the dark world of don king.a most for all boxing fans
Published 4 months ago by eddie quinn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb insight into the gloomy window of boxing politics
Genuinely a great read, I found myself drawn to this book like no other boxing book I have read. If you have ever been baffled by mismatches and non matches this will open the door... Read more
Published 13 months ago by umzi4prez
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
|
|
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
|
