Don Elbaum
American boxing promoter (1931–2025)
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Donald Elbaum (June 16, 1931 – July 27, 2025) was an American boxing promoter.[1][2]
June 16, 1931
Don Elbaum | |
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Elbaum in 2011 | |
| Born | Donald Elbaum June 16, 1931 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | July 27, 2025 (aged 94) Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Boxing promoter |
| Spouse |
Hazel Skinner (divorced) |
| Boxing career | |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Weight | Middleweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 4 |
| Wins | 0 |
| Win by KO | 0 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life and career
Elbaum was born in Cincinnati, Ohio,[3] the son of Max Elbaum, a businessman,[4] and Sally Greenstein, a concert pianist. At the age of twelve, he began boxing at the YMCA. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War, which after his discharge,[5] he boxed professionally from 1964 to 1969.[6]
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,[5] George Foreman,[3] Greg Sorrentino[7] and Simon Brown.[4]
In 2019, Elbaum was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.[5][8]
Personal life and death
Elbaum was married to Hazel Skinner. Their marriage ended in divorce.[5]
Elbaum died in Erie, Pennsylvania on July 27, 2025, at the age of 94.[9]
