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Don King Set for Hall of Fame Induction

4/5/2025

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At 93, boxing promoter Don King is poised for induction into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. If he can't attend, Christy Martin, a trailblazer in women's boxing, will accept the honor, acknowledging King's pivotal role in propelling the sport into the spotlight during the 1990s.

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At 93, boxing promoter Don King is poised for induction into the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. If he can't attend, Christy Martin, a trailblazer in women's boxing, will accept the honor, acknowledging King's pivotal role in propelling the sport into the spotlight during the 1990s.