Never thought...........

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  1. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd be so happy to hear Jim Lampley's voice....

    It's been years of abysmal commentary, and this takes me back to the good ole days of HBO boxing!
     
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  2. Curtis Lowe

    Curtis Lowe Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I take Barry Tompkins over Lampley. Barry didn't talk as much as Jim, and didn't come across as a know-it-all like Jim.
     
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  3. MagnificentMatt

    MagnificentMatt Beterbiev literally kills Plant and McCumby 2v1 Full Member

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    It's true. The new fighter and/or celebrity heavy commentary teams both dumb down the sport and make it seems trashier and less grand IMO.

    I think Chris Algieri would be great if he got on with some of the bigger shows.
     
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  4. Slyk

    Slyk Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Agreed.
     
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  5. Aint no stoppin

    Aint no stoppin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    hope he can have some more gigs soon
     
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  6. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I hope he takes over DAZN
    Better then Todd Grisham
     
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  7. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Pay him what it takes..
     
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  8. oldcanvasback

    oldcanvasback Active Member Full Member

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    Jim's voice was the highlight of the card.
     
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    JL Fighter Boxing Addict Full Member

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    what about Tarver?
     
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  10. FanManII

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    I agree. The good old days. Lamply and Merchant. It was really awesome. Merchant really knew how to break down a fight. Plus he nearly got in a fist fight with Floyd Mayweather, live, on HBO. I'll never forget that.
     
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  11. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Can't speak English.

    Decent color commentary otherwise though
     
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    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The fight was awful, but hearing Lampley and seeing Neit ringside just made it a tad magical.
     
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    oiky Gypsy Boy Full Member

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    Jim's voice was the best thing about the card
     
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  14. tragedy

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    Al Bernstein/Jim Lampley would be such a good combo
     
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    tragedy Active Member Full Member

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    It felt like a big fight again
     
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