Why is boxing commentary so bad?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Slyk, Oct 3, 2023.


  1. fencik45

    fencik45 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Announcers used to be fair and call the games purely by what happened without being corporate shills pushing the company line. John Madden was the beginning of the end of those days. In my opinion the best announcer of all time was Pat Summerall. His best partner by a mile was Tom Brookshier. Summerall was an ex football player, but could and did announce almost any sport just as well.
     
  2. MidniteProwler

    MidniteProwler Fab 4. Mayor of Aussie Boxing Full Member

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    The commentators who call it like they see it like Paulie and Teddy Atlas find themselves out of a job these days. If you do not tow the company line you are out.
     
  3. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Wasn't a fan of the magic man at the time but now I look back he had a solid take most of the time.