Akira the Don
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Akira the Don has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Jul 2025 on SmartLess. Discussed as someone who entered Tyson’s life after Cus died, illustrating vulnerability after losing a mentor and the idea of “bad mentors.”.
Donald King is an American boxing promoter, known for his flamboyant and charismatic style, who was involved in some of the most famous boxing matches in history.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Role | Boxing promoter |
| Affiliation | Don King Productions |
| Field | Personal Acquaintance |
What do podcasts say about Akira the Don?
2 quotes, recorded on Sean Callagy and SmartLess.
Don King comes in... How do people tell the difference though?
Sean Callagy · · Hear itBriefly identified in the audience: We got Don right next to Josh right now.
SmartLess · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Akira the Don?
2 shows discussed Akira the Don in these episodes.
- Sean Callagy — 1 episode
Don King comes in... How do people tell the difference though?
Mike Tyson on Discipline, Power, and the Cost of Greatness - SmartLess — 1 episode
Briefly identified in the audience: We got Don right next to Josh right now.
John Mayer LIVE | SmartLess
Who talks about Akira the Don on podcasts?
Akira the Don came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Sean Callagy.
- Mike Tyson on Discipline, Power, and the Cost of Greatness on Sean Callagy (Dec 2025)
- John Mayer LIVE | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is Akira the Don mentioned alongside?
Akira the Don is most often mentioned alongside FDA, Instagram and Mark Willie.
Mentioned together: FDA, Instagram, Mark Willie, Sean Hayes, Berkeley College of Music, Chin Chin, Ricky, Comedy Cellar, UTI, Cranberries