By Rick Reeno & Lem Satterfield
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum has confirmed to BoxingScene.com that Odlanier Solis was granted an "amicable" release from his Top Rank contract, and quickly signed a promotional agreement with Don King. Solis (16-0), a Cuban-born 2004 Olympic gold medal winner, is quickly rising in the heavyweight ranks. Solis is co-promoted by Ahmet Oner of Arena Box.
"He did so with our permission. It was an amicable deal," said Arum. "Solis is better off with King in the heavyweight division, which we're not active in. They offered us our money back and everything, and so he's going to work with Don King."
