Max Kellerman: From precocious boxing personality to the future of HBO boxing

The life of Max Kellerman has been a tough one indeed. He had to make his way up in the boxing hierarchy the hard way -- through hard work and dedication. Through his witty comments to his ability to captivate audiences of all ages, Max has come a long way from the brash teenager who was known for his television show "Max on Boxing".

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Max was born on August 21, 1972 and his talents were immediately noticed as he enrolled in Hunter High School, one of the most prestigious schools in the country. He would go on to attend Columbia University and receive a BA in history. Upon graduation, he sent an application to ESPN in hopes of getting a job as a co-host for Friday Night Fights. The worldwide leader in sports was impressed with the charisma and knowledge of the young man and so he was hired.

Since then, Max would host shows like Around the Horn and I, Max as well as land a commentary role on both HBO World Championship Boxing and Boxing After Dark. He recently welcomed into this world a daughter, young Esther Kellerman. The sky's the limit for Max, and here's to the future of boxing, Max Kellerman, who is often imitated but never duplicated.

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That's just his charisma.

He's not like the senile Merchant, who couldn't carry Max's jockstrap.

:good

 

HBO hired Max for a reason -- because Max not only appeals to the older boxing fans in America, but his charisma and "Generation X" mentality lures in the younger demographic viewers as well.

That's why he was signed to the most prominent boxing network in the world and placed in a role where he will inevitably flourish for the next few decades. Like it or not, Max is here to stay.

 

Actually Max came up the hard way. He had to work for everything that he's got. His success is a testament to his dedication to his craft.