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Don King

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    RIP: Bert Sugar. Iconic Boxing Journalist Dead At 74

    ​The first feature I wrote for the Village Voice when I came to New York was a profile of Bert Randolph Sugar. It appeared in the May 3, 1983 issue. When it was published, I got a note from Sugar: "Not bad, but you violated one of the cardinal rules of journalism - you buried your lead. You didn' ... More >>

  • Film

    October 19, 2011

    Klitschko

    ​The first feature I wrote for the Village Voice when I came to New York was a profile of Bert Randolph Sugar. It appeared in the May 3, 1983 issue. When it was published, I got a note from Sugar: "Not bad, but you violated one of the cardinal rules of journalism - you buried your lead. You didn' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Mike Tyson's Top Ten Rap Cameos

    ​Reggie Rock Bythewood's One Night in Vegas, airing on ESPN tonight as part of the network's "30 for 30" documentary series, shines a light on the little known friendship and many parallels between tortured souls Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur. The title of Bythewood's documentary is a reference ... More >>

  • Film

    July 8, 2009

    Soul Power Follows the Artists Who Went with Ali to Zaire

    ​Reggie Rock Bythewood's One Night in Vegas, airing on ESPN tonight as part of the network's "30 for 30" documentary series, shines a light on the little known friendship and many parallels between tortured souls Mike Tyson and Tupac Shakur. The title of Bythewood's documentary is a reference ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 24, 2009

    Jockbeat: The Beguiling Power of Mike Tyson

    In the interest of full disclosure, James Toback owes me money.  At a party in 1992, he assured me that if Evander Holyfield ever met Mike Tyson, Tyson would surely destroy him. We made a $100 bet. You know how that one turned out.  At a memorial service for Pauline Kael in the winter of 2 ... More >>

  • Film

    April 22, 2009

    Tyson Delivers a Powerful Blow; Fighting is Down for the Count

    In the interest of full disclosure, James Toback owes me money.  At a party in 1992, he assured me that if Evander Holyfield ever met Mike Tyson, Tyson would surely destroy him. We made a $100 bet. You know how that one turned out.  At a memorial service for Pauline Kael in the winter of 2 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2009

    Spot the April Fools' Day Press Release, Vol. 4

    At least it doesn't tell you you're fat and make hilarious bloating noises like some Wii products we could mention a) Björk joins Led Zeppelin. b) The latest way to get in shape with the Wii: Don King Boxing OUT NOW! (Björk carries the day, but that's one hell of a botched RickRoll opportunit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 28, 2008

    TABLOIDED: Political and Sports Battle Royale

    At least it doesn't tell you you're fat and make hilarious bloating noises like some Wii products we could mention a) Björk joins Led Zeppelin. b) The latest way to get in shape with the Wii: Don King Boxing OUT NOW! (Björk carries the day, but that's one hell of a botched RickRoll opportunit ... More >>

  • Music

    August 28, 2007

    From Madvillain to Milli Vanilli

    Angry fans allege that mysterious rapper MF Doom won't even play his own shows anymore

  • Film

    May 29, 2007

    'Surf's Up'

    Angry fans allege that mysterious rapper MF Doom won't even play his own shows anymore

  • NYC Life

    May 23, 2006

    Obey Your Corporate Sponsor

    Sprite hosts streetwear brands in fashion show; brings in Kanye and Missy

  • Music

    May 16, 2006

    Brooklyn Zoo

    Dan Zanes builds an interactive kid rock empire one starstruck toddler at a time

  • Screens

    March 7, 2006

    Why You Will Never Take Ambien Again

    Dan Zanes builds an interactive kid rock empire one starstruck toddler at a time

  • Screens

    February 28, 2006

    Writer Smacksdown Arturi Gatti in Midtown Hotel!

    Dan Zanes builds an interactive kid rock empire one starstruck toddler at a time

  • News

    February 3, 2004

    Sharpton's Cynical Campaign Choice

    Reverend Al Dumps Jesse's Best for Bush's Buddy

  • People

    August 20, 2002

    Bush Sisters Exposed!

    Reverend Al Dumps Jesse's Best for Bush's Buddy

  • NYC Life

    July 30, 2002

    The Sharpton Chronicles

    Reverend Al Sharpton Is Furious About the Airing of a 1983 Drug Sting Videotape. On His Side?

  • News

    June 11, 2002

    On His Back

    Is This the End of Iron Mike?

  • News

    February 19, 2002

    Sports

    Is This the End of Iron Mike?

  • Film

    December 25, 2001

    Fight Songs

    Is This the End of Iron Mike?

  • News

    November 20, 2001

    Sports

    Is This the End of Iron Mike?

  • News

    October 23, 2001

    Fighting for Their Rights

    And Their Lefts. Women Foment a Boxer Rebellion

  • News

    October 2, 2001

    Sports

    And Their Lefts. Women Foment a Boxer Rebellion

  • News

    September 11, 2001

    Mind Over Splatter

    Hopkins’s Strategy: Wave a Red Flag at Trinidad

  • Specials

    July 24, 2001

    Letters

    Hopkins’s Strategy: Wave a Red Flag at Trinidad

  • News

    May 15, 2001

    Enter Carl W. Thomas

    How Abner Louima's Former Attorney Can Make or Break A Black-Latino Coalition

  • News

    May 1, 2001

    The Ego Candidates

    Bloomberg Lands First Endorsement: Abe Hirschfeld

  • News

    January 9, 2001

    The Reverend’s New Clothes

    Al Sharpton’s Fashion Journey

  • News

    January 2, 2001

    2000 Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll Results

    Al Sharpton’s Fashion Journey

  • News

    December 5, 2000

    The Main Event

    Boxing’s Middle Weights Save the Sport Again

  • News

    December 5, 2000

    Guns, Bribes, and Benjamins

    Can Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs Purchase Respectability and Buy His Way Out of the Club New York Shooting Trial?

  • News

    September 5, 2000

    Sports

    Can Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs Purchase Respectability and Buy His Way Out of the Club New York Shooting Trial?

  • News

    April 11, 2000

    Sports

    Can Sean ‘Puffy’ Combs Purchase Respectability and Buy His Way Out of the Club New York Shooting Trial?

  • News

    January 11, 2000

    The Century in Sports

    The Eighth Annual Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll

  • News

    January 11, 2000

    1999 Village Voice Sportswriters Poll Results

    The Eighth Annual Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll

  • News

    November 16, 1999

    Sports

    The Eighth Annual Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll

  • News

    November 9, 1999

    Sports

    The Eighth Annual Village Voice Sportswriters' Poll

  • News

    September 14, 1999

    Mano a Mano

    Trinidad­De La Hoya— Boxing Showdown in Latino Land

  • News

    September 7, 1999

    Gender Bending in Queens

    Trinidad­De La Hoya— Boxing Showdown in Latino Land

  • News

    April 27, 1999

    Dream Makers, Heartbreakers

    Strawberry and Other Star Athletes Who've Suffered Self-Inflicted Tragedy

  • News

    March 23, 1999

    Holyfield-Lewis II: Judgment Day

    Strawberry and Other Star Athletes Who've Suffered Self-Inflicted Tragedy

  • News

    March 16, 1999

    The Mecca of Mishaps

    Strawberry and Other Star Athletes Who've Suffered Self-Inflicted Tragedy

  • News

    March 9, 1999

    State of the Unification

    The Heavyweight Championship is in crisis

  • News

    January 12, 1999

    Down for the Count

    Christy Martin has fallen. The women's boxing world hopes she won't get up.

  • News

    January 5, 1999

    The ABL, 1996-1998

    Christy Martin has fallen. The women's boxing world hopes she won't get up.

  • News

    January 5, 1999

    Winners Take All

    The Seventh Annual Village Voice Sportswriters Poll

  • News

    September 22, 1998

    Ex-Louima Lawyers Lien on 'Dream Team'

    Challenge Cochran camp on fees

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