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[2] Bernie Yuman to Open New Management Firm; Announces Exclusive Representation of Muhammad Ali.


BEVERLY HILLS Beverly Hills, city (1990 pop. 31,971), Los Angeles co., S Calif., completely surrounded by the city of Los Angeles; inc. 1914. The largely residential city is home to many motion-picture and television personalities. , Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999--

Bernie Bernie may refer to:
  • Bernie, Missouri, a US city
  • Bernie (Doonesbury), a character in the comic strip
  • Bernie (given name), people with the given name Bernie
 Yuman, one of the most accomplished and brightest entertainment industry executives, announced today that he will open a new management company in January, 2000.

The firm's first client will be America's greatest living icon, Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt
Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen.
.

Yuman, who has been Siegfried & Roy's manager for more than two decades, is the force that has guided Siegfried & Roy into the most successful entertainers in Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States.  history. Yuman's 24-year commitment as their manager remains unchanged.

"I've chosen Bernie Yuman as my manager because of his passion and understanding for who I am and what I represent," said Ali. "After more than 35 years of friendship, I believe the time is now for Bernie Yuman and his new company to guide my future."

"This is a very exciting opportunity," said Yuman. "Champions are built rising to the challenge, by giving more than anyone thought possible and by defying the odds to become the best. Bernie Yuman Management will strive to be the best and home to champions in all facets of the entertainment industry.

"We are honored hon·or  
n.
1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate.

2.
a. Good name; reputation.

b.
 that Muhammad Ali has selected our company for his exclusive worldwide representation. We are looking forward to working with Mr. Ali and his wife, Lonnie, to carry his legend into the new millennium."

A graduate of the University of Miami This article is about the university in Coral Gables, Florida. For the university in Oxford, Ohio, see Miami University.

The University of Miami (also known as Miami of Florida,[2] UM,[3] or just The U
, Yuman has been in the entertainment business for more than 30 years.

Bernie Yuman Management will have offices in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. For information about the new company, contact 702/258-0111.
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