Don Elbaum
American boxer, boxing promoter, and matchmaker
About Don Elbaum
Lived 1931 – 2025 (aged 94). Don Elbaum was an American boxer, boxing promoter and combat sports matchmaker.
Donald Elbaum (June 16, 1931 – July 27, 2025) was an American boxer and boxing promoter.
Early life and career Elbaum was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Max Elbaum, a businessman, he boxed professionally from 1964 to 1969.
As a boxing promoter, Elbaum promoted prominent names in boxing including Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, Sonny Liston, Aaron Pryor Floyd Patterson, Roberto Durán, and Simon Brown.
In 2019, Elbaum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Personal life and death Elbaum was married to Hazel Skinner. Their marriage ended in divorce.
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Who was Don Elbaum?
American boxer, boxing promoter, and matchmaker (1931–2025)
When was Don Elbaum born?
Don Elbaum was born on 16 June 1931 in Erie.
When did Don Elbaum die?
Don Elbaum died on 27 July 2025.
What was Don Elbaum's occupation?
Don Elbaum was a boxer, boxing promoter and combat sports matchmaker.
What nationality was Don Elbaum?
Don Elbaum was American.
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