Bob Arum article

Scott9945

No matter how you feel about Bob Arum, you'll probably find some of the stories here interesting and/or funny. I was personally fascinated by the true story of the Ellis-Patterson robbery. Certainly worth a look.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/201...nus/index.html

-Huey- · 01:08 AM

Nice read, thank you.

Capaedia

Very interesting read. I wonder if that business about integration was true

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jabsRstiff

Awesome! Especially loved the little bit about Hagler and the flight.

Scott9945

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Originally Posted by -Huey-

Nice read, thank you.

You're welcome Huey. I knew that as an Arum fan you would really enjoy it.

rightsideup

The man has led a very interesting life. Thanks for bringing this article to our attention scott

JAB5239

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Originally Posted by Scott9945

You're welcome Huey. I knew that as an Arum fan you would really enjoy it.

I polished Huey's words up a bit, but I have no doubt me meant well.

Scott9945

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Originally Posted by JAB5239

I polished Huey's words up a bit, but I have no doubt he meant well.

Oh, no doubt at all. It's not like he's a De La Hoya nuthugger.

Anthony342

Have there ever been any boxing promoters that everyone liked and considered to be honest and good, rather than hated by some, as Arum and King have been over the years, or does being a dishonest huckster just come with the territory?

rightsideup

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Originally Posted by Anthony342

Have there ever been any boxing promoters that everyone liked and considered to be honest and good, rather than hated by some, as Arum and King have been over the years, or does being a dishonest huckster just come with the territory?

I think promoters are salesman. They get into the trade to make some money. They promote events. In the course of promoting they get compete with each other for talent as king and arum have over the years. Some are infact both manangers and promoters as Don and his fake manager carl king
had in the 80's. In a perfect boxing world two fighters with good managers and trainers on there teams bring out the optimum performance and paydays for the fighters. The promoter sells the fight and makes money and we the observers or fans pay for the privlage of watching the fight and come away entertained.

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