Al Bernstein

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  1. redandwhiterob

    redandwhiterob Guest

    Thoughts on him as a com-commentator or pundit?

    Only asking cos I downloaded his audiobook this week, very good listen for any boxing fan or somebody interested in sports broadcasting

    Has some very good things to say about the British fans the night Hatton beat Tszyu and Calzaghe beat Lacy and goes fairly in depth about both nights

    Interestingly he puts Lennox Lewis as the fighter who was most unbeatable when at his very best. Very high praise when you consider the fighters he has seen over the years
     
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  2. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    Boxing's ultimate scholar & gentleman.

    In 30 years' time, he will be viewed the way the late Bert Sugar always wanted to be viewed.
     
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  3. Scotty321

    Scotty321 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The best in the business.
     
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  4. ginger warrior

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    Yeah really good on showtime and we are lucky he does channel 5 as well

    Like was said earlier a gentleman
     
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  5. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    He's a lovely man. I tweeted him to say how much I'd enjoyed his book and, to his credit, he replied to say thanks. That sort of behaviour makes such a difference.

    More than anything, he loves the sport and he has no time for running fighters down unfairly.
     
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  6. glue glove

    glue glove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Love him!
     
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  7. redandwhiterob

    redandwhiterob Guest



    Yes, he has quite a lot to say about the new breed of sports broadcasting where its all about opinion and creating arguments instead of just calling and annalising the action in front of you
     
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  8. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Like him on Channel Five- I don't know how they entice him over.
     
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  9. redandwhiterob

    redandwhiterob Guest

    I doubt they will fly him over cattle class and make him stop in a travelodge ;)
     
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  10. El Greeno

    El Greeno Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He is an absolute hero. I think him and Malignaggi make a good combo and do a great job.
     
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  11. I Shot JR

    I Shot JR Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I smell another hotel thread coming on. He's not commentating on the card next week, it's Richie Woodhall doing colour.
     
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  12. Ari Gold Bawse

    Ari Gold Bawse Guest

    he knows his ****.

    great commentator
     
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  13. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I have met Al twice and he is every bit as nice and classy as his reputation.
     
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  14. bam bam

    bam bam Boxing Addict Full Member

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    My fave. The best in the business.
     
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  15. dftaylor

    dftaylor Writer, fanatic Full Member

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    Most of the media businesses, and most major companies in the UK, use a booker like Carlson Wagonlit to get hotels. I stay in four-star places and they only cost the company £135 for a £250 room.
     
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