Bob Arum is not a sentimental man, definitely not publicly. It fits—this is a “businessman” foremost. His lane is boxing promotion, and that in itself leaves less room for sentiment, for feelings, because in business, it is about numbers more than feelings. So, if I am feeling wistful and want to do a sum up […]
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On July 19, we get to see the oldest, ole reliable type of boxing promotion: we see if an old guy can still do it, turn up and turn in a performance that silences (for a spell) the ATG (All-Time Great) OG Father Time. Will Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs), while fighting the younger welterweight
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Time, they say, is a b*tch. Usually, more so, the “they” is someone who has been affected. Often, someone coming off a defeat, or a not-gentle reminder that as we age, faculties and abilities diminish. That all comes to mind as I assess the Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. clash, which is to
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The first of three press conferences to hype the September 13 Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford bout unfolded on Friday night in Saudi Arabia, kicking off around 2:30 PM ET. It was by no means a memorable session. No big surprise being that Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs), the 34-year-old Mexican who has been the
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Turki the terrific, as he was known at the start of the year, had the crowd on his side because he appeared committed to the sport and spent like he meant it. Today, though, the Saudi Arabian is facing a crowd of fans who are now less disposed to be fully enthused about his plays.
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Bob Arum, like many a good Wikipedia entry, was born in Brooklyn and has been married, divorced, and married again. Arum, born in 1931, has seen lots, done tons, and it must be conceded, even by those who throw darts at him, that he is a “G” at 93. Sounds like smoke blowing? That could
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The circus came and went. I slept on it, hitting the pillow late Friday/early Saturday morning sober, but actually still under the influence after spending three hours watching overall sub pedestrian action, in a setup which came off as less majestic than promised or imagined. Boxing’s top show runner Turki Alashikh got whacked around pretty
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I will be watching the circus tomorrow, Friday, May 2, in a ring in Times Square, New York City, a place that can feel like the capital of the world, make you feel like royalty, or so they will think on IG! Or it can be the place where you go from heady delight, vibing
George Foreman, the power-punching preacher who gained mass popularity when he won the heavyweight championship at age 45, has died. He was 76 years old. The Texas native and resident had been ill, his brother Roy said, but the cause of death still needs to be determined. “I had no idea it was like this,”
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Top Rank will have its annual NYC event to coincide with the Puerto Rican Day Parade weekend, bossman Bob Arum said, on Thursday afternoon. “The Garden is reserved,” said the Bobfather, sounding hale, hearty, and hopeful in a catch-up phoner. “Probably it’s Xander Zayas” as the feature attraction, he stated, noting that there is time
