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Birth Name: Robert Arum
Place of Birth: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, U.S.
Date of Birth: December 8, 1931
Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish
Bob Arum is an American lawyer, boxing promoter, and businessperson. He is the founder and CEO of Top Rank, a professional boxing promotion company based in Las Vegas.
He is the son of Celia and Samuel “Sam” Arum. His family had an Orthodox Jewish background. He is married to Lovee duBoef. He has had three children, including environmental lawyer John Arum, with his former wife.
Bob’s paternal grandfather was named Mordecai “Marcus” Arum. Marcus was born in Galicia.
Bob’s paternal grandmother was named Julia Berger.
Bob’s maternal grandfather was surnamed Baumgarten.
Sources: Bob Arum on the 1940 U.S. Census –
Bob’s father on the 1930 U.S. Census –
Death record of Bob’s mother –
