Why did HBO get rid of Lennox when he had actually turned good?

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  1. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lennox showed such an improvement during his time at HBO. In fact i really enjoyed his technical input to a lot of fights... he was never the greatest talker and wasn't on the level of George Foreman or Roy Jones but it was nice having the big man ring side on BAD
     
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  2. Keueng

    Keueng Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Memorable man, I loved his remarks from time to time:
    "Paulie Magliano... Malaignigi... Malgino..."
    "He should double up that jab"
    "He should keep his right hand up, otherwise he will get hit, and you do not want to get hit"
     
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  3. Scar

    Scar VIP Member Full Member

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    :lol::lol::lol:
     
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  4. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    anyone remember the "great basketball players play.....(pause).... basketball" :lol:
     
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  5. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "usually when they say you don't have a punchers chance it means that you have a punchers chance"

    Damn, it's like poetry
     
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  6. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :lol:!

    I came into this thread to post that very quote. It was during Carlos Quintana's ring walk for the Julio fight.
     
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  7. J.R.

    J.R. No Mames Guey Full Member

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    :rofl Poor Lenny getting majorly owned in this thread. You hear him talk on any other stage and he doesn't come off as quite a brick head, but he just never knew how to shine as a broadcaster.. and he didn't really improve much at all IMO. He began talking more over time but nothing that he said was ever awe inspiring.
     
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  8. phierl

    phierl Active Member Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2R3K8r3Fmg[/ame]
     
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  9. christo

    christo Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    HBO didn't get rid of lewis. LL walked away. Concentrating on other
    things
     
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  10. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    have you been under a rock or something?

    he got booted for freddie shakes.
     
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  11. Akxtinguish

    Akxtinguish Belt holder Full Member

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    Lennox "definitely" Lewis
     
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  12. WiDDoW_MaKeR

    WiDDoW_MaKeR ESB Hall of Fame Member Full Member

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    Lennox was a horrible commentator. I think Roy Jones Jr was very good... Tarver is very good too.
     
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  13. ed7890

    ed7890 Col. Hunter Gathers Full Member

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    Lewis was brutal, so happy he's gone
     
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  14. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Lewis has no personality whats so ever.He clearly was not prepared for any fight.Good decision by HBO to release Lennox.
     
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  15. elTerrible

    elTerrible TeamElite General Manager Full Member

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    he wasnt that good at it but for some reason i liked him. I guess it grew on me and he seems like a chill dude. I want to see hopkins do it but the guy just wont retire already.

    freddy isnt a bad pick and im not going to mind his slurring which he cant help. but they already have a trainer commenting and id like to see another former fighter doing it. plus freddy is super busy as it is and i dont see how hes going to be able to do the commenting gigs on top of that
     
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