PENSACOLA, Fla.  – One of the sport’s most highly respected executives, Bob Goodman, has agreed to join Square Ring Promotions as Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today by Chief Executive Officer John S. Wirt.

Goodman will be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. on June 14, joining his legendary father Murray Goodman as a member.  He has been a matchmaker, promoter, publicist and manager over his 50 some odd years in boxing.

“We’re very proud to have Bob Goodman on our team,” said Square Ring President Roy Jones, Jr.  “He’s a great addition and shows how serious we are about the future of our Company.”

Goodman, who will turn 70 on June 8, was the Vice President of Boxing Operations and Public Relations for Don King Productions for many years at his last post.  He was also the head at Madison Square Garden Boxing, where they developed many champions, including, James “Buddy” McGirt, Kevin Kelley, “Poison” Junior Jones, Aaron “Superman” Davis, Tom “Boom Boom” Johnson, Tracy Harris Patterson, Lonnie Bradley, Julio Cesar Green and Hector Acero Sanchez.

“We are honored that Bob has joined Square Ring,” said Wirt.  “As a future Hall of Famer, he brings unprecedented depth, insight and experience.  Having previously worked with him for over ten years, he is one of the most admired and respected professionals in the industry and will be an invaluable member of Square Ring.”

“I’m happy to join Square Ring, headed by such a great champion as Roy,” said Goodman from his home in New Jersey.  “This is a great opportunity and challenge for me to do what I love with people I like and respect.  I’m excited about being with this young dynamic company and the prospects for the future.”