Michael 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.