Bob Arum

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.