Episode 549: Daniel Kinahan and rumours of his ongoing involvement in boxing
23 April 2024 - 34 minsSanctioned mob boss Daniel Kinahan has been branded a ‘super conman’ by the boxing icon who once sang his praises.
Legendary Top Rank Promotions Chief Bob Arum once helped Kinahan reach the top of the fight game by describing him as ‘honourable’ and posing for photographs with him.
But now he has changed his tune and says he was tricked by the Dubliner who convinced him he had gone straight.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Kinahan and rumours of his ongoing involvement in boxing.
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