favorite boxing commentator

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  1. DFW

    DFW Active Member Full Member

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    My all-time favorite is Don Dunphy. When they show replays of the old "Fight of the Week" from the 1960's , I find his commentary and voice to be so much more relaxing and enjoyable as compared to others that followed down through the years like Howard Cosell etc. Who is your choice for favorite ringside commentator?
     
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  2. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Larry Merchant. I don't always agree with him. He is not the best at technical analysis either. I have just been hearing his voice since before I was a teenager, and fights just aren't the same without him.
     
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  3. Bad_Intentions

    Bad_Intentions Boxing Addict Full Member

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    the guy in the tyson-douglas fight who says "we have a new heavyweight champion, we have a new heavyweight champion, it's all over".

    i dont know the name.
     
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  4. zippy

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    I never liked Dunphy. He always sounded bewildered in his broadcasts, and coming from a radio background, never seemed to understand the transition when he went to TV. "And Frazier throws a left hook!"...........great, thanks, that was real helpful Don. :roll:


    Ryan and Clancy were by far the best.
     
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  5. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Hated Clancy, so much bias.

    I really like Al Bernstein because he is, well, likeable and knowledgeable.

    For expert analysis, I love Manny Steward and like Teddy Atlas.
     
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  6. doublesuited

    doublesuited Taylor TKO2 Pavlik Full Member

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    Max Kellerman!

    :happy :happy :happy
     
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  7. sweet_scientist

    sweet_scientist Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    My dream team would be Bernstein, Merchant and Roy Jones jr.

    Roy was a bit of a mumbler, but he was very insightful and a better alternative to any other boxer who has given commentary a go.
     
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  8. BUDW

    BUDW Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Al Bernstein, Sal Marciano, Lennox lewis,Manny all good
     
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  9. AliFrazier71

    AliFrazier71 Member Full Member

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    Favorites, Don Dunphy, Bob Sheridan, and, I cant this of his name right now, but the guy who did HBO boxing in the mid-80s.
     
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  10. radianttwilight

    radianttwilight Well-Known Member Full Member

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    No Cosell?
     
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  11. zippy

    zippy Member Full Member

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    Steward is the definition of bias.
     
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  12. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Bill Corum and Rocky Marciano.
     
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  13. prime

    prime BOX! Writing Champion Full Member

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    From a pure boxing fan standpoint, Dunphy, whose moderation, knowledgeable comments and decency make me feel I'm in the ballpark bleachers enjoying a hot dog and Coke on a sun-drench afternoon.

    For a most unique sense of bombast, drama and history in the making, Cosell.
     
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  14. Symphenyceo

    Symphenyceo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    :good
     
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  15. rekcutnevets

    rekcutnevets Black Sash Full Member

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    Barry Tomkins(Sp.?) Also worked will Al Bernstein on ESPN's Top Rank Boxing in the 90's.
     
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