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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BOB!
By Salven L. Lagumbay PhilBoxing.com Fri, 09 Dec 2016

Auckland--World-famous boxing promoter and Hall of Famer Bob Arum is celebrating his 85th birthday here today in New Zealand.
Arum, accompanied by his wife and Top Rank officials, is here to co-promote tomorrow's WBO heavyweight championship with Duco Promotions.
Local hero Joseph Parker and Mexican-American Andy Ruiz, both undefeated, will dispute the vacant title relinquished by Tyson Fury.
Philboxing.com would like to greet the enduring promoter on his special day.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Salven L. Lagumbay.
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