KING, DON & WILFRED BENITEZ SIGNED PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT (1982)

Don King was the first major black promoter who has controlled heavyweight title off and on since 1978; first big promotion was Muhammad Ali's fight against George Foreman in 1974; former numbers operator who served 4 years for manslaughter (1967-70); acquitted of tax evasion and fraud in 1985; also promoted Larry Holmes, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Roberto Duran and Julio Cesar Chavez among others; has been accused of bilking his fighters out of money; famous for his gravity-defying hairstyle and his catchphrase "Only in America." Presented here is a promotional agreement dated August 4, 1982 between Don King and Wilfred Benitez which has been boldly signed by Don King and Wilfred Benitez. In the agreement the two agree that King will promote Benitez for the next three years and lays out the terms.
This is an original, three page, typed agreement. Boldly signed on page three in ink by Don King and Wilfred Benitez. Includes notations. On Don King stationary. Clean. Minor crease in lower right corner. Minor edge and corner wear. Bold type. 8 1/2" x 11."