On Buffer, not that it matters, but I promise you if Ali hadn't dubbed Zaire "Rumble in the Jungle," Buffer would've never came up with his...
you guys are busting my chops. no one refers to Buffer or Lennon as "announcers," they're always referred to as "ring-announcers." so, when I...
I never knew (or forgot) that was his nickname. yeah, not very intimidating.
I'm running another poll (general boxing forum) for best commentator, and Merchant is currently leading in the votes....
so if I'm technically correct maybe I shouldn't be called on it...
Walk up to Jim and ask a boxing question and he'll stand and talk to you for 10 minutes. I doubt Kellerman would.
BTW, "announcer" and "commentator" are interchangeable...
I think Merchant is very good, but too combative (especially with George), and he doesn't show enough respect to the fighters, in fact I think...
Pernell Whitaker and Gerry Cooney.
Whenever this fight comes on I don't watch it. Ali said he was close to death, but also, I think this was the fight that changed him. If you...
Two big guys, about the same size, with about the same power. The difference being, Riddick was a skilled boxer with a great jab, whereas Ruddock...
You wouldn't think a guy named Donovan would be tough enough to have a nick name like Razor. But, like Tyson said "he hits like a f@#$ mule...
Best ex-fighter commentator? Leonard Jones Jr. Foreman Lewis Steward O'Grady Czyz
Who's the best boxing announcer? Jim Lampley Larry Merchant Al Bernstein Howard Cosell Max Kellerman
Ali - Holyfield: I agree, however tough fight, like an Ali - Norton Lewis - Foreman: I'll go with Lewis, I think he can keep Foreman at bay...
