Boxing promoter, Don King quickly hit pay dirt by convincing Muhammad Ali to fight in an exhibition for an African-American hospital in 1972. From there, he talked his way into the inner circles of top heavyweights Joe Frazier and George Foreman, who were set for a title bout in January 1973. King notoriously arrived at the fight with Frazier’s entourage, but switched allegiances after Foreman scored the decisive knockout.
King firmly established himself in the sport with the 1974 title bout between Ali and Foreman in Kinshasa, Zaire. Although he possessed little formal experience as a promoter, King convinced Zaire dictator Mobutu Sésé Seko to provide the financial backing for the $5 million he promised each fighter, and organized an accompanying music festival that included James Brown and B.B. King. Despite delays and numerous attempts to move the fight back to the United States, the “Rumble in the Jungle” took place in late October and entered the annals of boxing lore with Ali’s win.
Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997, Don King remained one of the sport’s major players well into the following decade. In 2006, Forbes estimated he had promoted some 600 championship bouts and generated a net worth of $350 million over his career.
However, the dilution of boxing talent through numerous sanctioning bodies and the rise of mixed-martial arts as a mainstream sport combined to erode King’s power. He was forced to cut staff members at Don King Productions, and in 2011 he sold his massive estate in Manalapan, Florida. Additionally, he endured the loss of his longtime wife, Henrietta, around this time.
King remained active professionally, though he usually drew far more attention than the little-known fighters he was promoting. He occasionally surfaced in the news for other reasons, such as when he was rumored to be a speaker at the 2016 Republican National Convention.
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Led by human rights activist and lawyer Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights has advocated for a more just and peaceful world since 1968. We work alongside local activists to ensure lasting positive change in governments and corporations. Our team includes leading attorneys, advocates, entrepreneurs and writers united by a commitment to social justice.
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Asian In NY 2017 Fashion Show was held on o Sat 9/23/2017 from 2pm-4pm at China Institute New York featured Asian fashion designers, brands and models. This was the largest Asian fashion runway show in New York.
The following Designers participated in the Show:
Alexander King Chen: Born in the USA, Alexander King Chen is currently one of the most volcanic young fashion designers in the Chinese speaking world.
Edison Lu: Edison Lu and the Taiwanese famous actor Mike He debuted their menswear fashion brand “To Be THRILL” during New York Fashion Men’s Week in July 2017 and has received a lot of media attention.
Liling Wang: The main image set by the designer, anti-conformist and even rebellious at times. In which showcase a glowing fashion wave of luxury, technology and oriental flavor.
Danny Nguyen: He has his own studio for alterations and design entitled DNC (Danny Nguyen Couture) in which he spends a great deal of time pursuing his dream which dances at the end of every needle he drives into his next exquisite creation.
Jennifer Chen: Jennifer Chen is the creative director and co-owner of Snowman New York. Known for their New York City attitude, SNOWMAN New York brings the urban experience and adoration for city life.
Wendy Chen: Wendy Chen is a jewelry designer based in NYC. She established the foundation of her design career as an interior designer at a prominent NYC architectural firm.
Special performance was by , Melody Yeung Singing and performing since the age of 4, Melody was a singer-songwriter in Taiwan.., Simon C.F. Yu Musician, Emcee of the event was Jocelyn Chia is a New York based stand-up comedian and actress originally from Singapore.
Close to 400 people were in attendance , enjoying the largest Asian fashion runway show in New York. See more similar designers in World Liberty TV Fashion Channel by Clicking here.
Couture Fashion Week, founded in 2005 by Andres Aquino, presents a series of couture and luxury fashion shows in New York City, Cannes and other selected cities.
Featuring:
*Fine designers from around the world presenting exquisite garments and accessories
*Exhibits of art and luxury products and services
*Parties and receptions.
World Liberty TV, has been covering Couture Fashion Week , for close to 10 years showcasing hundreds of Designers worldwide, below see some of the Designers we Showcased this year.
Maria Elena Couture showed her latest luxury handbag designs during the upcoming 26th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking the prestigious label’s debut at the event, the fashion show .
In her distinctive handbag creations, Maria Elena Couture strives to blend unique contemporary design with a touch and flavor of the Cuban culture that defines her. Thinking of the woman on the go who wants to be defined by an exclusive fashion aura while she goes through her day, Maria Elena’s fabric handbags focus on versatile and lightweight travel characteristics with panache. Her leather collection is sure to turn heads with its captivating colors and unique styles. Maria Elena’s leather and fabric handbags are the perfect addition to every woman’s upscale accessory collection.
Maria Elena, founder and designer of Maria Elena Couture, Inc., defines her brand as… “a climactic glimpse into the vibrant cultural prism that is my native melodious Cuba and dynamic American culture which echo through my designs.”
“Don’t carry a label, carry a unique style with cachet.”
We had the Pleasure interviewing Mrs. Maria Elena, see her exclusive interview right here in our World Liberty TV, Fashion Channel.
Also we had the pleasure of interviewing, Sany Dash, Chief Beauty Officer (CBO) of SANY DASH INC, Beauty Products. ., and see many more designers showcasing there designs.
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Patek Philippe is delighted to present The Art of Watches, Grand Exhibition New York 2017 which will took place from July 13th – 23rd, 2017 at Cipriani 42nd Street® in New York.
The 10-day public exhibition will showcase Patek Philippe’s tradition of high-precision watch manufacturing, an insight into the company’s 178-year history as well as its heritage in the domain of Haute Horlogerie. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the world of the last privately family owned Geneva watch company from the inside.
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