Legendary boxing personality Don King has confirmed he is “doing well” at his Palm Beach County home despite fears over his health.
King, the colorful promoter and Boxing Hall of Famer, is currently battling unspecified medical issues, his former protégé Mike Tyson said Friday.
Speaking to rappers Cam’ron and Maseon on the ‘It Is What It Is’ podcast, Tyson said of the 93-year-old: ‘Don’s not doing well right now.’
“He’s probably close to 100 years old and he’s not doing well,” he added.
DailyMail.com confirmed that King has indeed been battling health issues, but is now at home resting.
Don King has confirmed he is “doing well” at home despite fears over the boxing icon’s health
And following Tyson’s comments, the man himself released a statement through his representatives on Saturday to ease fears about his well-being.
“Tell everyone I’m fine and I love Mike Tyson,” King said.
Despite his advanced age, the controversial King still promotes boxers, including troubled former champion Adrien Broner, and remains a staunch supporter of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign.
He is currently working with the WBC and Three Lions Promotions to reschedule a postponed cruiserweight world title fight between Noel Mikaelian and Ryan Rozicki.
King settled a legal dispute with heavyweight Daniel Dubois in 2022 after allegedly failing to pay the Englishman for his win over Trevor Bryan months earlier.
Dubois is now set to fight former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in front of a record crowd at Wembley on Saturday night.
Mike Tyson claimed his former promoter is “not doing well” right now as he battles issues
Tyson sued King for $100 million in 1998, claiming he had defrauded him out of money he owed him.
Tyson was asked about his relationship with King, a personal and professional arrangement that resulted in some of the biggest fights in boxing history.
But he eventually sued the promoter for $100 million in 1998, claiming he had defrauded him out of money he owed him. The two eventually settled for $14 million.
King was also sued by other boxing legends such as Larry Holmes, Tim Witherspoon, Terry Norris and even Muhammad Ali.
“He did more damage to black boxers than any white promoter in the history of boxing,” Tyson once said of King.