Favorite commentator/pundit/interviewer

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Black_Rainbows, Mar 19, 2014.


  1. BretN

    BretN Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Jamie Moore for me, he ain't on the list though

    Really like Paul Smith and Bellew as pundits as well
     
  2. antonio plaisir

    antonio plaisir the detonator Full Member

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    yep, woodhall by a mile for me. the way he just smiled and let degale make himself look an arsehole after 1 of the channel 5 fights says a lot about both men.
     
  3. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If I could have a 'Dream Team' of Brits, it would be Reg doing the commentary, with Woodhall as the analyst/pundit and 'arry doing the interviews. All anchored by Des Lynam, with Jim Rosenthal being an able deputy when needed.
     
  4. Stevie 79

    Stevie 79 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ian Darke was great paired up with Jim Watt sorely missed on sky as the new guys guff , Reg Gutteridge was class
     
  5. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I agree here. Cant really think of any pundit/commentator I don't like,but Bunce is a bit unusual as he comes across as eccentric on his BN show,and Barry Jones is the perfect straight man for him. Seems a naturally quick witted guy,and has the ability to laugh at himself{Barry} and both that and the radio show is great. As a commentator,I always found Duke Mc Kenzie really good,but doesn't seem to be getting much work of late.
     
  6. shanenewsome

    shanenewsome Active Member Full Member

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    Richie Woodhall. Always calls fights spot on. Last time he was on Sky he predicted Matthews would K.O. Coyle and stuck by his word when the others laughed at him... He had the last laugh. Nice fella
     
  7. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I think thats spot on too. He's the only boxer I can remember who got a decision and stated categorically that the other guy was robbed. Shows the measure of the man,and he comes across in all his TV work really well. Believe you me,it has to be said.
     
  8. shanenewsome

    shanenewsome Active Member Full Member

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    Malignaggi is a good shout also, by far the best analyst/pundit on American shows
     
  9. shanenewsome

    shanenewsome Active Member Full Member

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    Finally big fan of Kugan for what he does but it's not serious work can't really be compared to the others

    Used to really like Johnny Nelson but he is FAR better at answering questions then presenting the show.

    And not really a fan of Buncey at all he seems to just agree with whoever is on his show and lillis just agrees with what he says. Just a whole bunch of yeah you're right. And overrating whoever is on his show.
     
  10. FIN

    FIN Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Malanaggi is the best American Commentator and Darke is the best British commentator,Woodhall is massively overrated,very biased towards British fighters and his pals in the game and has the most boring voice ever..
     
  11. LeeJonesJnr

    LeeJonesJnr Active Member Full Member

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    Behave, Richie is very clear when he commentates, if he personally wants one fighter to win he isn't shy about that but he calls a fight better than anyone and is very good at being objective.