Howard King (born in

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) was an American heavyweight boxer and noted heavyweight contender during the 1950s and 60s. Best known as Howard "Honeyboy" King, he held a notable victory over

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(which Chuvalo later avenged), and a draw against

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, regarded as the #1 Pound-for-Pound boxer of all time by Boxrec. Though he never fought for a title, the 6'2" ''Honeyboy'' was a notable opponent for many of the top heavyweights of his era, including three fights against

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(0-3), six bouts against

(0-5-1), two-fight series with

(1-1) and Sonny Liston (0-2), and a loss against

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. He began his career fighting primarily in

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, but in his later years, fought around the world, including bouts in

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. He retired in 1964, with a record of 39 wins (14 KO), 29 losses (14 by KO), and 8 draws. On 14 Aug 1962, outdoor at The Royal Showgrounds, Blackpool, Lancashire, Howard fought Brian London and was KO'd in the sixth round. This fight was notable as after a rain-shower the ring was so wet and slippery they agreed to fight in bare feet, after a tough 5 rounds Brian London knocked out Howard in the sixth.

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