Promoter Don King’s credibility was attacked in...
Promoter Don King’s credibility was attacked in a New York federal court session.
King contends he was in the process of setting up a rematch when he called for justice after Buster Douglas upset undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in Tokyo.
If he was setting up a rematch, why did he did deny it at a Feb. 13 news conference in New York, King was asked.
“That was something I told the press,” King said.
“You lied to the press?” asked Stanley Hunterton, attorney for Douglas and manager John Johnson.
“Yes,” replied King, who is suing Douglas and Johnson for breach of contract and the Mirage hotel in Las Vegas for allegedly inducing Douglas to break his promotional contract with King.
“On today, the 11th, you’re telling the truth,” Hunterton asked.
“I’m under oath,” King replied.
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