Bob Arum, the biggest ever promoter of boxing, turned 90 yesterday. The Top Rank boss, in his stellar career as a promoter, brought in many bigwigs to the sport. From promoting Muhammad Ali to getting his grandson, Nico Ali Walsh, Arum has been in the sport for a generation. That said, he is one of the most respected boxing personalities of all time.
As ‘Bobfather’ turned 90, the boxing community poured in their reactions on Twitter to wish Arum the best.
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The biggest name on Arum‘s Top Rank list, and the heavyweight king, Tyson Fury, took it to Twitter and wrote, “massive happy birthday to my pal & promoter mr Bob Arum @toprank have a fantastic 90th & don’t do anything i wouldn’t god bless. xxxxxx”
massive happy birthday to my pal & promoter mr Bob Arum @toprank have a fantastic 90th & don’t do anything i wouldn’t 😜 god bless. xxxxxx https://t.co/G4Ua2DtgzS
— TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) December 8, 2021
Former super-featherweight champ Jamel Herring shared some words for Arum. He tweeted, “Taking the time to wish my guy Smooth Bobby A aka Bob Arum, a happy 90th birthday. I really appreciate all the love you’ve shown throughout the years, and I hope you have a great one.”
Taking the time to wish my guy Smooth Bobby A aka Bob Arum, a happy 90th birthday. I really appreciate all the love you’ve shown throughout the years, and I hope you have a great one. pic.twitter.com/fFBY2k85eP
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) December 8, 2021
Lou DiBella wrote, “The Sheik, Bob Arum, is 90 yrs young today. What an animal! Still doing his thing. Still on the grind. Have a great birthday, @BobArum. Cent’ Anni!”
The Sheik, Bob Arum, is 90 yrs young today. What an animal! Still doing his thing. Still on the grind. Have a great birthday, @BobArum. Cent’ Anni! #boxing pic.twitter.com/fcNB1YUaKW
— Lou DiBella (@loudibella) December 8, 2021
Fellow promoter and Queensberry boss, Frank Warren, wrote, “A huge Happy 90th Birthday to my old friend. ”
A huge Happy 90th Birthday to my old friend @BobArum! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/8XjS5O0G6h
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) December 8, 2021
“Happy B-Day to the Jefe,” wrote Arnold Barboza Jr.
Happy B-Day to the Jefe @BobArum @trboxing pic.twitter.com/NiZRFOHKlk
— Arnold Barboza jr (@jrBarbozaArnold) December 8, 2021
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Nico Ali Walsh shared Arum’s picture with his grandfather, Muhammad Ali, and wrote a beautiful message.
“Happy 90th Birthday to @BobArum, what a blessing and honor for you to be apart of my life and career!! Thank you for everything!”
Happy 90th Birthday to @BobArum , what a blessing and honor for you to be apart of my life and career!! Thank you for everything! pic.twitter.com/rrY1iyaakz
— Nico Ali Walsh (@NicoAliX74) December 8, 2021
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Many more bigwigs wished Bob Arum on his special day
Raul Marquez added, “Happy birthday to Señor Bob Arum”
Happy birthday to Señor Bob Arum @trboxing @trboxeo @TopRankPR @BobArum @BruceTrampler pic.twitter.com/RWh9NWIaA5
— Raul Marquez (@RaulMarquez92) December 8, 2021
WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman wrote, “Happy birthday @BobArum 90 and many more to go !”
Happy birthday @BobArum 90 and many more to go ! #2021yearofboxing pic.twitter.com/XKSTG7ojbR
— Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) December 8, 2021
Sauerland Brothers wrote, ”Happy birthday, Bob Arum”
“Love this – never change Bob!”
Happy birthday, Bob Arum 🎊
Love this – never change Bob! 😅 pic.twitter.com/xCffotozf0
— Kalle & Nisse Sauerland (@SauerlandBros) December 8, 2021
Apart from these biggies, there were many other names who reached out to Arum on his special day. Truly, his 90th birthday turned out to be a memorable one.
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