Civil War and Homlessness Can’t Stop Boxing’s Michael King

Civil War and Homlessness Can't Stop Boxing's Michael King 1Michael King’s journey from the chaos of civil war in the Democratic Republic of Congo to professional boxing in the UK is incredible. Born into a nation plagued by violence, Michael King recalls the harrowing experience of growing up amidst conflict and being homeless.

Michael King’s Journey

As a child, maturing quickly under the weight of responsibility, Michael King worked at KFC and was later fired, King told the BBC in an interview. Once in the UK, he was homeless, sleeping in his car and spending time in hospital waiting rooms due to the warmth.

Civil War and Homlessness Can't Stop Boxing's Michael King 2 “I was nearly 20 when I…