I think this may be the last we'll see or hear from Larry Merchant.

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by darryl1914, Nov 17, 2012.


  1. darryl1914

    darryl1914 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Man...he was just donw-right dreadful tonight. Babbling about nothing, confusing the fighters, Lampley had to repeat **** to him several times. C'mon HBO take him out back and put him down with one shot to the dome. End his suffering.
     
  2. sandman592

    sandman592 Member Full Member

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    they need to replace all the commentators and just start fresh.
     
  3. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In fairness to Larry, Broner was saying some WEIRD stuff.

    "I'd cook him and eat him, no homo." etc.

    Kinda' stops you in your tracks.
     
  4. Rob

    Rob Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He did seem more old than usual tonight..
     
  5. KERRIGAN

    KERRIGAN Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The Alzheimer's has started to kick in.

    I thought HBO were saving Larry for the Floyd/Pac fight that they probably figured would have happened by now, but with Floyd's cowardice, Merchant needs to retire, I don't want to see him in 2013.
     
  6. v2k987

    v2k987 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He was fine. He just didn't know about the breast cancer awareness.

    Larry is old school and will not understand how grown men can dress up in pink etc
     
  7. Gero

    Gero Active Member Full Member

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    I thought it was pretty disgraceful how moments after Banks won Larry chirps up "So the man who started boxing at 15, beats the man who started boxing at 25".... yes, what he said may be factually correct on paper but still a real discredit to Banks achievement.
     
  8. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    He made me laugh a couple of times last night. He's honest and blunt and can get away with saying whatever he wants. Ive always liked him.
     
  9. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Larry still a "G."

    - He just an OLD "G."
     
  10. Saltzy

    Saltzy Bam-O Full Member

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    Discredit? Banks basically said the same thing in that regard. Even pointed out amateur flaws of Mitchell holding onto his waist instead of arms. If thats not chirping about experience I dunno what is.
     
  11. PolishPummler

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  12. ReE13

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    so really this may NOT be the last time we see merchant, just wishful thinking from Daniqua.
     
  13. igor_otsky

    igor_otsky Undefeated Full Member

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    Yeah, another Larry is taking over lol.

    "i know this game. Im taking the shots from now on"
     
  14. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    Stick a fork in him and send him to the nursing home already
     
  15. anj

    anj Guest

    Hmmm I wasn't the only one who thought Larry's mental sharpness has somewhat declined too after watching him interview fighters last night.

    I wish him well.