Best known as Howard "Honeyboy" King, he held a notable victory over George Chuvalo (which Chuvalo later avenged), and a draw against Archie Moore, regarded as the #1 Pound-for-Pound boxer of all time by Boxrec.
Though he never fought for a title, the 6'2" Honeyboy was a notable opponent for many of the top heavyweights of his era, including three fights against Zora Folley (0-3), six bouts against Archie Moore (0-5-1), two-fight series with George Chuvalo (1-1) and Sonny Liston (0-2), and a loss against Bob Satterfield.
[1] He began his career fighting primarily in Nevada and California, but in his later years, fought around the world, including bouts in Mexico, England, Italy and Germany.
[1] On 14 Aug 1962, outdoor at The Royal Showgrounds, Blackpool, Lancashire, Howard fought Brian London and was KO'd in the sixth round.
This fight was notable as after a rain-shower the ring was so wet and slippery they agreed to fight in bare feet, after a tough 5 rounds Brian London knocked out Howard in the sixth.