IS GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TAKING OVER BOXING?
By Tom Dickey In a game that was once ruled by the likes of Don King and Bob Arum’s Top Rank, there might just be a new elite Boxing promoter. This new company is Golden Boy Promotions, an amazing company that has risen to the top in speedy fashion. Created just over six years ago, Golden Boy has overcome obstacles to become the dominant force in Boxing, even over King and Arum. That’s not to say that Don King and Bob Arum have gone away, and/or can’t make a comeback. But, right now Golden Boy is at its peak at the top of the Boxing world. Where many have tried and failed, Golden Boy has not only excelled, but excelled quickly. Several former fighters have tried to join the promoting business, and some have struggled. The likes of popular former fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard haven’t been able to do what Oscar de la Hoya has done with his company in a very short time frame. If you don’t believe me, just keep reading… What started with a few Hispanic fighters in the smaller weight cl
