Bob Arum ( 10 of 10 )
We believed (similar) fights had been wrongly marketed, to some extent. Urban audiences, African-American audiences weren't getting the attention they read more
We believed (similar) fights had been wrongly marketed, to some extent. Urban audiences, African-American audiences weren't getting the attention they deserved.
He made a mistake by going into the ring, but it was his nephew, and this hooligan (Judah) -- that's read more
He made a mistake by going into the ring, but it was his nephew, and this hooligan (Judah) -- that's what he is, a hooligan -- committed these very flagrant fouls.
It's not completely finalized, but I talked with Steve (Wednesday) and he has given me a proxy to go ahead. read more
It's not completely finalized, but I talked with Steve (Wednesday) and he has given me a proxy to go ahead. It's not really 'official' official, but the building is on hold, and we've got the date (from Showtime), so we're just about there.
Leonard and Ali made their mark on network television, the Olympics ? Ali on 'Wide World of Sports,' Sugar Ray read more
Leonard and Ali made their mark on network television, the Olympics ? Ali on 'Wide World of Sports,' Sugar Ray on ABC and so forth. By the time they were ready to go for the big bucks, they were household names. In this environment, it's much tougher.
This will be the best all-around boxing card ever here in Los Angeles, ... The prices of the card are read more
This will be the best all-around boxing card ever here in Los Angeles, ... The prices of the card are affordable. They appeal to the ordinary boxing fan here in Los Angeles. You will not see tickets for $1000. Fans who love boxing can purchase tickets as low as $25. Over half the tickets are $50 and less.
I think the public now is beginning to appreciate this man's talent. As the most talented fighter in the world, read more
I think the public now is beginning to appreciate this man's talent. As the most talented fighter in the world, he will be in a position to be the biggest attraction and make the most money. I think one thing will naturally follow the other, as long as -- as he said -- is cooperative with the media and knows and understands promotion. The sky's the limit.
They're out of their minds. Who do they think they are? This is totally inappropriate. What they've done highlights the read more
They're out of their minds. Who do they think they are? This is totally inappropriate. What they've done highlights the fact they're an organization that has absolutely no credibility.
It's a disaster ready to happen again, ... Why is HBO doing this? Is money so important, or are these read more
It's a disaster ready to happen again, ... Why is HBO doing this? Is money so important, or are these guys who are the big names so important?
It's a disaster ready to happen again. Why is HBO doing this? Is money so important, or are these guys read more
It's a disaster ready to happen again. Why is HBO doing this? Is money so important, or are these guys who are the big names so important?
The heavyweight division takes as much of a blow on this as Bob Arum did. It's not good for the read more
The heavyweight division takes as much of a blow on this as Bob Arum did. It's not good for the heavyweight division. You can't cry over spilled milk. Whatever is left out there, you have to make the best of it.
