Boxing promoter Don King is facing a staggering $3 billion lawsuit that alleges fraud and defamation in connection with the canceled Rumble in the Jungle 2 event. The suit has been filed by promoter Daudi N. Kiwanuka, who claims he was set to co-promote the event with King, which was slated for July 2023 in Kinshasa, Zaire. Kiwanuka’s lawsuit alleges that King misled him about key elements of the event, including the venue and the fighters’ participation, while defaming Kiwanuka in communication with other potential partners. ‘I was completely blindsided by King’s actions,’ Kiwanuka stated. The Rumble in the Jungle 2 event was intended to be a revival of the legendary 1974 match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman, which was held in Zaire. King’s actions also reportedly involved attempts to undermine Kiwanuka’s finances and reputation, contributing to substantial financial losses for his company, Kwanuka Promotions. The suit not only demands damages but calls for an injunction against King to cease his alleged fraudulent conduct. As this case unfolds, it raises further questions about King’s legacy, given his previously controversial reputation and issues related to financial dealings within the sport. King, who is now 92, has faced legal troubles in the past, including bankruptcy and numerous lawsuits regarding contractual disputes. In response, Don King has yet to publicly comment on this lawsuit, but this situation marks another challenge in his storied career in the boxing world.
Don King Faces $3 Billion Fraud and Defamation Lawsuit Over Canceled Rumble in the Jungle 2
