Robert M. "Bobby" Lee
Born March 29, 1921
World Boxing Association President

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From 1972 through 1974, Bobby Lee served two terms as President of the World Boxing Association (WBA), a period when the likes of Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and Joe Frazier were in their prime.

A native of Maui, Lee has been involved with boxing for over 60 years, from being a top amateur boxer with some 45 bouts, to State Boxing Commissioner, retiring in 1978.

He is currently Vice President of the WBA.


Historical Timeline: 1974, Richard M. Nixon announces he will resign, first president to do so.

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