Brian Kenny is ditching ESPN (and possibly the sweet science?)

IntentionalButt · 08-23-2011, 10:42 PM

It has been thirteen years. BK's contract has run up. He is finally moving on.

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Unfortunately, he may not moving into a position within the boxing media (at say, HBO to replace Papa or Showtime to replace Johnson). It's suggested in the article that he could wind up covering America's national pastime full-time instead. Baseball's all well and fine in my book, but I don't really follow it all that closely anymore and would much prefer BK stick with prizefighting in some capacity.

I kind of suspected something in the way he signed off the FNF season finale this year. It had the feeling of...a last goodbye.

Thanks for all the service with a million dollar smile.

None of the putzes they have lined up as candidates to replace him are even remotely satisfactory. It may be time to scramble for the mute button whenever the TD cuts from ringside to the studio.

kirk · 08-23-2011, 10:45 PM

Noooooooooooo!!!!

bballchump11 · 08-23-2011, 10:49 PM

now we'll just have idiots like this idiot on ESPN doing interviews

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7XyFOFc7as[/ame]

SweetHome_Bama · 08-23-2011, 10:50 PM

HBO or Showtime need to make a play for Brian Kenny, he would take Showtime's class up a notch compared to that insufferable Gus Johnson.

jmmpbf · 08-23-2011, 10:56 PM

I dislike Brian Kenny, all about Skip Bayless lol

IntentionalButt · 08-23-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jmmpbf

I dislike Brian Kenny, all about Skip Bayless lol

pipe wrenched · 08-23-2011, 10:59 PM

Damn. You're right about that last sign off too. He was almost teary eyed. At the time, I thought damn, BK must really hate the Off Season...haha.

But seriously, that sucks. And helps to explain why they would continue to have had that parade of numb nuts in studio......they were tryin' dudes out.

BK is one of the few who you can tell really does love boxing.

Goro · 08-23-2011, 11:00 PM

Kenny and Kellerman back together

Scar · 08-23-2011, 11:01 PM

Damn, I hope he renews, he's quite good and I really enjoy his interviews.

Goro · 08-23-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jmmpbf

I dislike Brian Kenny, all about Skip Bayless lol

In regards to all mainstream sports you mean right?

Skip knows nothing about boxing

sadlittleboy · 08-23-2011, 11:13 PM

A Jeff Buckley song on a boxing thread...WTF?
Ultimate Win admittedly

And boxing will miss BK =/

Boxed Ears · 08-23-2011, 11:16 PM

The important thing is Teddy's analogies and Joe's incredulous eyebrow reaction. That's the magic for me. Although Brian's always had very cool hair.

MichiganWarrior · 08-23-2011, 11:19 PM

No more Mayweather and Brian Kenny arguments?

Nosbor · 08-23-2011, 11:22 PM

I think the guy actually trains boxing or did at one time. I recall hearing he was going to start again as a stay/get in shape sort of thing. I always respected commentators who took part in physical training. Gus Johnson also trains grappling and some striking as well.

Brian Kenny is a decent enough boxing guy/insider. I am sure ESPN will replace him with someone far worse.

elchivito · 08-23-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxed Ears

The important thing is Teddy's analogies and Joe's incredulous eyebrow reaction. That's the magic for me. Although Brian's always had very cool hair.

Ditto B.E. Its still a drag Im used to Brian Kenny. Sugar Nikki would be a great replacement for Kenny, but IDK if espn can meet his standards.

08-23-2011, 10:42 PM	#1
IntentionalButt Nash Equilibrium Debunker East Side VIP Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 123,385 vCash: 0	Brian Kenny is ditching ESPN (and possibly the sweet science?) It has been thirteen years. BK's contract has run up. He is finally moving on. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Unfortunately, he may not moving into a position within the boxing media (at say, HBO to replace Papa or Showtime to replace Johnson). It's suggested in the article that he could wind up covering America's national pastime full-time instead. Baseball's all well and fine in my book, but I don't really follow it all that closely anymore and would much prefer BK stick with prizefighting in some capacity. I kind of suspected something in the way he signed off the FNF season finale this year. It had the feeling of...a last goodbye. Thanks for all the service with a million dollar smile. None of the putzes they have lined up as candidates to replace him are even remotely satisfactory. It may be time to scramble for the mute button whenever the TD cuts from ringside to the studio.
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bballchump11 2011 Poster of the Year East Side VIP Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: GA Posts: 33,587 vCash: 524	Re: Brian Kenny is ditching ESPN (and possibly the sweet science?) now we'll just have idiots like this idiot on ESPN doing interviews [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7XyFOFc7as[/ame]
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pipe wrenched ESB ELITE SQUAD East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West "by God" Virginia Posts: 14,992 vCash: 1852	Re: Brian Kenny is ditching ESPN (and possibly the sweet science?) Damn. You're right about that last sign off too. He was almost teary eyed. At the time, I thought damn, BK must really hate the Off Season...haha. But seriously, that sucks. And helps to explain why they would continue to have had that parade of numb nuts in studio......they were tryin' dudes out. BK is one of the few who you can tell really does love boxing.
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Nosbor Belt holder ESB Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: You hung with me, I'm the Bakersfield Chimp! Posts: 2,976 vCash: 1000	Re: Brian Kenny is ditching ESPN (and possibly the sweet science?) I think the guy actually trains boxing or did at one time. I recall hearing he was going to start again as a stay/get in shape sort of thing. I always respected commentators who took part in physical training. Gus Johnson also trains grappling and some striking as well. Brian Kenny is a decent enough boxing guy/insider. I am sure ESPN will replace him with someone far worse.
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