Bob Arum Outlines Top Rank's Commitment To China

By Steve Kim

This weekend Top Rank touches down once again in Macao's Venetian Resort with another show headlined by Zou Shiming, who attempts to win the IBF flyweight title versus Amnat Ruenroeng. All six of Shiming's professional bouts have taken place in this venue. The two-time Olympic gold-medalist is the centerpiece of their investment in the Chinese market.

Bob Arum says - "We have put up a gym in Shanghai with our partner 'SECA.' We have done fights on the mainland - two in Shanghai, in April we do another in Bejing. So it's not just Macao. Our plan is to go four times in Macao and six times a year on the mainland."

In addition to Shiming, Top Rank has inked the likes of Rex Tso and IK Yang (who are both on this card) to anchor their program out here. This card - which also features Glen Tapia's bout versus Daniel Dawson - will be broadcast on Saturday by HBO2 (5 pm ET).

Steve Kim is the news editor for BoxingScene.com.