Which networks have the best, knowledgeable commentary

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  1. Kegsy

    Kegsy Lights Out Full Member

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    Showtime are my favourite as a team...Al Bernstein like others have said has great boxing insights & always tries to be neutral when commentating rather than just looking at what 1 fighter does. Unfortunately i feel it happens too much on HBO.

    For arrogant comments at times Larry Merchant & Teddy Atlas are always good for a laugh & asking the tough questions.
     
    Kegsy, Jul 17, 2011
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  2. fan johnny

    fan johnny Active Member Full Member

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    Are you looking for most knowledgeable i.e. in terms of years in the sport or commentators that have the most "professional boxing" experience. Larry Merchant, Harold Lettermen, Emanuel Steward & Jim Lampley are oldest to the youngest have most years around boxing. Letterman was a boxing Judge, so I'd have to say HBO since they all the old timers. Al Bernstein is the same age as Lampley born in 1949' Atlas was born 1954'
     
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  3. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bingo. Looks like Tarver only does PPV but he's really good. What happened to Czyz?
     
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  4. Royal-T-Bag

    Royal-T-Bag Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i prefer hbo for their production/broadcast and they're the best at what they do but i believe showtime with bernstein and tarver are the most knowledgeable even though they're not as good at announcing
     
    Royal-T-Bag, Jul 17, 2011
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  5. Zombieguy

    Zombieguy Boxing Addict Full Member

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    HBO is pretty much best at everything. But their prehistoric commentators are awful.
     
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  6. RightCross

    RightCross Grandmaster of Boxing Full Member

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    Id combine Tessitore as a straight man, RJJ as my boxing expert (hes way better than tarver, and bernstein as my off commentATOR.
     
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