Famed boxing promoter Don King ‘furious’ at Republican National Convention

Jul 19, 2016, 9:31 AM | Updated: 3:49 pm

KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz ran into Don King Wednesday night and chatted for nearly 50 minutes. (AP)

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KIRO Radio's Dave Ross ran into KIRO 7's Essex Porter on his way to the Republican National Convention. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

Read the hat carefully. Dave Ross is pretty sure it isn't a typo. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross had a great view of the Cuyahoga River (to the right) flying into Cleveland for the Republican National Convention. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

Passengers were greeted by students playing the blues in Cleveland. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross on his way to the Republican National Convention. (Jason Rantz/KIRO Radio)

Yes, that is an actual hand-drawn Etch-a-Sketch of Donald Trump. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

KIRO Radio's Dave Ross preparing for Seattle's Morning News live from Cleveland on Monday. (Jason Rantz/KIRO Radio)

Look at that. KIRO Radio's Dave Ross found a Donald Trump punching bag. (Dave Ross/KIRO Radio)

BY DAVE ROSS

KIRO Newsradio Host

Monday night at the Republican National Convention there was a little scrum and I went to investigate who was there. I ran into famous boxing promoter Don King, who was absolutely furious.

King explained that Donald Trump asked him to speak during the convention. However, the Party said no way.

According to King, it was because of Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus.

I asked King how he feels about being a Trump supporter when there are white supremacists supporting the Republican candidate as well. Now, I don’t accuse Trump of seeking their support, but it’s somewhat of a phenomenon that these organizations are supporting him.

Click below to hear King’s answer

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