
Z Gorres May End Up With a Deal Under Top Rank
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum wants to sign up classy Z "The Dream" Gorres because he believes Gorres is "a terrific fighter."

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Top Rank promoter Bob Arum wants to sign up classy Z "The Dream" Gorres because he believes Gorres is "a terrific fighter."

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