Al Bernstein or Jim Lampley?????

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Renofan, Nov 10, 2009.


  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    I like them both to a degree but Bernstein much better. I really like Al and his work.
     
  2. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like both. I've actually met both -- they are both nice guys, but nobody is nicer than Al.
     
  3. The Long Count

    The Long Count Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bernstein gives the better inside the ring analysis while Lampley catches the magnitude of the moment better. They are both great, I have a fondness for Bernstein, although I prefer HBO's overall telecasts.
     
  4. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bernstein by a million miles. Lampley is a fanboy and a cheerleader.
     
  5. HOUDINI

    HOUDINI Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I used to think Jim was great but now find his schtick all show. Al is a real pro with solid historical knowledge of the sport with much less fluff.
     
  6. fatcity

    fatcity Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Bernstein is a shill for Showtime.lampley much more profesional and smoother.
     
  7. Gary D

    Gary D New Member Full Member

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    Bernstein Knows a bit of boxing , Lampley, Merchant know zero can't learn a thing from either,this guy Kellermen is a total joke. Todays best are Teddy Atlas and this Kid Pauly Malinaggi. They know whats goin on in the ring ( every thing ) The BEST ever to call a fight Gil Clancey end of story, Bobby Cyz very good also SRL not bad either, HBO has a bunch guys with no hands on knowledge of the sport ( they tell stores and make noise ) Guess answer Berstein.
     
  8. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. Full Member

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    Bernstein overall, thanks to his integrity and having few bad nights.

    Lampley can be great or terrible. He's a little erratic, but when he's on he can really add to a broadcast.
     
  9. Beatle

    Beatle Sheer Analysis Full Member

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    Al Bernstein is better, more level-headed. Lampley is demented, just shoots his mouth off all the time without thinking about what he's about to say.
     
  10. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Al by a long ways
     
  11. energie

    energie Boxing Addict Full Member

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  12. hdog

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    :happy
     
  13. FlyingFrenchman

    FlyingFrenchman Active Member Full Member

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    Jim Lampley... and its not even close
     
  14. FlyingFrenchman

    FlyingFrenchman Active Member Full Member

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    Some of you act like these guys arent allowed to show emotion, thats what I like about Lampley.
     
  15. fists of fury

    fists of fury Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Showing emotion is fine, but being obviously biased isn't. I can't tell you how many times he's jizzed over a shot that supposedly landed, only in reality it missed by several inches.