Larry Merchant drunk?

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  1. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Larry is indeed a legend.

    I like Ian Darke too, mixes his comments with the action pretty well.

    Anybody know who is the other scottish (?) guy who usually is with Darke during fights?
     
  2. Jacory Harris

    Jacory Harris I'm a gorilla I'm a dawg! Full Member

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    Merchant is an unprofessional drunken imbecile. I loved the way Money put his old wrinkled ass in place for the world to see after the Baldomir fight.
     
  3. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    If Mayweather offered to poke your pooper, would you be grateful? :think
     
  4. JLocs

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    WHY did he POKE YOURS:huh
     
  5. JLocs

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    :good
     
  6. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Jacory would love to be Mayweather's *****. :bart
     
  7. JLocs

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    I didn't know THAT:lol:
     
  8. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don't know if he truly shows up intoxicated to analyze fights, in fact I doubt it.. I think what's really happening, is that he's just getting a bit too old to be constantly on top of the action while keeping up the commentary with his partners.. Watching every second of a bout that takes place in a loud arena, at the late hours of the night, and contributing meaningful analysis, takes a great deal of long term focus and mental stamina.. Larry is probably still capable of handling perhaps one or two bouts per evening, but an entire card may be too much for him at this stage..
     
  9. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    There's NO one like Merchant..... no one. The man is 81 years old, has been drunk on broadcasts for over a decade now, and they still can't get rid of him! One of the funniest moments was during Wlad-Brock in 2007. Lampley had to explicitly tell him during broadcast to pick up his microphone, and after the first sentence, Merchant seemed to fall in some kind of a senile, delayed laughter mode, with Lampley nervously trying to cover it up by bringing up something random, irrelevant.

    Again, there's NO ONE like Larry Merchant.

    That's Barry McGuigan (spelling). I also like Ian Darke, but am not a big fan of Barry.
     
  10. ChrisPontius

    ChrisPontius March 8th, 1971 Full Member

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    No, he's busy raping deaf children and covering it up.
     
  11. hoot

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    :good
     
  12. CarlesX7

    CarlesX7 Shit got real! Full Member

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    Thanks.

    McGuigan's voice is a bit annoying at times, but he gives decent analysis during fights.
     
  13. Boxfan1

    Boxfan1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    When is he not drunk?
     
  14. haglerwon

    haglerwon Official GTMSBT Marquez Full Member

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    There are at least two useless shithawks in that crew, and some of you want to get rid of the one guy who's good?

    :patsch
     
  15. ricardoparker93

    ricardoparker93 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oK2BLeYprfg[/ame]

    Merchant is a true pro whose experience has shone through on numerous occasions over the years. If his replacement wasnt so **** then maybe it would be time for him to move on, but as it is he is still da man!! TUBAR!