best boxing commentator right now

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  1. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I know that we're talking about current commentators but I always thought Bobby Czyz brought some class and credibility to boxing broadcasts.
     
  2. kirk

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    I havnt heard him so i cant comment on him... but just out of anyone ive heard, Roy Jones Jr is by far the best ive seen. I also like Steward, and Max Kellermen does a decent job too.

    Also, while non just completely STAND OUT, i have to say that the Showtime team usually is spot on and professional imo.



    Least favorites
    1 - Teddy :-( I am so, so, so thankful he hasnt been picked up by HBO or Showtime, 100% no joke he would ruin it to the point of id have to turn it down or wear headphones if im at someones house.
    2 - Foreman. Hes a long way from Teddy, as in... i can endure him, and sometimes he does a decent job, but overall i just dont dig him.
     
  3. Son of Gaul

    Son of Gaul Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yes, I agree that Steward and Kellerman are outstanding but I really do think that Atlas is an acquired taste. He does oversimplify his "fight plans"to the point that it's ridiculous but I can take him in small doses, believe it or not.
     
  4. dbouziane

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    i really enjoy jones and tarver. and i don't mind a prime jim lampley either. i actually think hopkins would make a great commentator when he decides to hang'em.
     
  5. Zopilote

    Zopilote Dinamita Full Member

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    Japanese commentators...dudes are bad ass.
     
  6. TG1

    TG1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ian Darke (Sky Sports) when he was covering boxing was the best in the world IMO. Better than HBO and Showtime. I like Al Bernstein and Adam Smith from Sky.

    Lampley on his day is excellent - his call on Hatton vs. Pacquaio was superb.
     
  7. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Best: Al Bernstein, by far the most knowledgeable.

    Worst: Max Kellerman, - utterly unqualified and obnoxious, the sooner HBO gets rid of this clown the better.
     
  8. jpab19

    jpab19 Exploding Muffin Dad Full Member

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    Tarver, Bernstein, Steward, Lampley and Jimmy McGee because some of the **** he comes out with is hilarious.
     
  9. Gezabahai

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    Interesting that someone mentioned Russ Anber -- is he known outside of Canada? Al Bernstein is for the sober boxing fan. Jim Lampley gets a lot of respect. Teddy Atlas gets a lot of flack as a trainer and for his biases against certain fighters, but as an analyst, he's topnotch. I personally just get annoyed when he keeps repeating the same points over and over during a fight. I cannot comment on British analysts.
     
  10. zipper

    zipper Guest

    ha jimmy mcgee, thats funny!! although rte put on a good show
     
  11. zipper

    zipper Guest

    thanks for the response guys, i still think ian darke, im not sure if u guys across the water have heard much of him though.. so maybe a lampley - darke tie
     
  12. cut-man

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    Nick Charles.
    Keep fighting the good fight , Nick
     
  13. Undisputet

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    Are you freaking kidding me ?

    Larry! :good
     
  14. gooners!!

    gooners!! Boxing Junkie banned

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    Ian Darke is a right homer, remember him in the Barrera- Khan fight? " He took the shot, Khan! took the shot" :lol:

    He is good excitement value, wouldn't say he is particularly knowledgeable though.
     
  15. Antwuan Maxx

    Antwuan Maxx Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    "Bang Bang" Lampley and Ian "His legs were doing a silly dance" Darke. Joe Tessitore is cool, too..