Lampley doesn't know that Kostya Tszyu fought in the US after the Vince Phillips fight!

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  1. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Jim Lampley shows his ignorance of anything boxing related outside of HBO Championship Boxing with this statement about former Undisputed 140 pound king Kostya Tszyu. He says he doesn't know if Kostya ever had any significant fights in the US after the upset by Phillips. I liked him as a caller but I always knew he wasn't very knowledgeable.
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    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Also from memory didn't Lampley call Tszyu v Hurtado, pretty sure from memory that was post Phillips? Thanks to @CST80 for moving this thread to the general forum also.
     
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    Age is causing him to lose his memory.
     
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    He's 74 years old and he's been out of the announcing game for 6 years. Give him a break. The guy gave us three decades of quality announcing. He's paid his dues. Leave him alone.
     
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  5. Dangerwood84

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    Ok, Jim.
     
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    ^^^^ This is a great answer. Well done.
     
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    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He never knew much outside of his HBO cocoon. He was a great caller though.
     
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    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Little judgemental. No one knows everything all the time.
     
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    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Being a 'so called' boxing expert and not knowing the accomplishments of one of the greats is far from "not knowing everything".
     
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    relax, Kostya.
     
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    :risas3:, originality, I love it.
     
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    Best caller of all time in my opinion so I’m giving him a pass on this one.
     
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    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I'm just highlighting the interview is all. I enjoyed his fight calls as much as anyone. He brought excitement and knew how to call a sporting event.
     
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    This
     
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    I think he'll get through this, mate! :risas3:
     
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