Introducing "Power: Don King"

This is a preview of Power: Don King. Don King rose from a life of hardship and crime to become the most successful boxing promoter the sport has ever seen—the first Black man to do so. It was his own American Dream. Don’s flamboyant appearance, dizzying wit, and commanding personality made him a star in and out of the ring, as did his promotion of greats like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and even America’s musical dynasty, the Jacksons. But his less than honest exploits? They made him legendary. Don King may have taken advantage of his fighters and burned a lot of bridges, but he always seemed to find another. Power: Don King, the third installment of Somethin’ Else’s Power series tells the story of one of entertainment’s most controversial figures. Hosted by Panama Jackson, this season asks: What does it take to get to the top and stay there in a sport famed for money and excess? Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices