Larry Merchant

[Kenny]

Let’s say he gets hired at Showtime, How would that play out? I can't picture him with Steve Farwood. But it could give Showtime a familiar voice. I think Larry can speak his mind more in showtime. Wald would never fight for Showtime, so Larry can’t cheerlead. Add the fact that Max will suck at HBO, this could help Showtime.

[Tyler Durden]

Larry would retire if he left HBO :dunno:

[Matchup_Analyzer]

Apparently they didn't retire his Jim Beam, Max Kellerman was spouting off some trash that sounded remniscent of Larry

[Mitchell Kane]

Let’s say he gets hired at Showtime, How would that play out? I can't picture him with Steve Farwood. But it could give Showtime a familiar voice. I think Larry can speak his mind more in showtime. Wald would never fight for Showtime, so Larry can’t cheerlead. Add the fact that Max will suck at HBO, this could help Showtime.

Picture him with Steve Farhood?

There's no way Merchant would be doing Shobox.

[Hanzy]

I was glad when hearing the news of Merchant's time with HBO coming to an end. When I heard Kellerman was the one replacing him, I went :doh:!
Kellerman is a f*cking idiot, a loudmouth fan who read a few books. It's a bad move by HBO. They might as well just keep Merchant.

[royyjonesjrp4pno1]

Does anybody know when Lampleys contract runs out?

Hopefully Papa can take his spot.

[Orthodox Crusader]

Let’s say he gets hired at Showtime, How would that play out? I can't picture him with Steve Farwood. But it could give Showtime a familiar voice. I think Larry can speak his mind more in showtime. Wald would never fight for Showtime, so Larry can’t cheerlead. Add the fact that Max will suck at HBO, this could help Showtime.


Larry Merchent and Steve Farwood. Priceless shit dog. Reminds me of those white trash tracksuits that used to say "Burk Simson" on them.

[jarhead]

you know it really wouldn't be a bad idea. I couldn't see Larry doing Shobox neither, but I could see him hire on to just take the championship fights. And what better way to give HBO the finger:flip: I'm not really a Merchant fan neither, I just hate HBO

[D MAN]

Does anybody know when Lampleys contract runs out?

Hopefully Papa can take his spot.

Yah and maybe they can get Teddy in there to replace Steward and we can have the greatest commentator team of all time running the HBO shows...

[REEDsART]

Merchant SUCKS & REED can't Understand why Some of Ya'll R Bent Out of Shape over his Departure:dunno: ...

w/his BIAS & Perpetual NEGATIVITY,Merchant was a PISS POOR Ambassador for the Sport of Boxing...

Good Riddance,BITCH!!!...


REED:cool:

[Mitchell Kane]

Yah and maybe they can get Teddy in there to replace Steward and we can have the greatest commentator team of all time running the HBO shows...

Who?

Mario Solis and Raul Marquez....:dunno:

It wouldn't be the crew with Kellerman and Atlas.

[Azazel]

I was glad when hearing the news of Merchant's time with HBO coming to an end. When I heard Kellerman was the one replacing him, I went :doh:!
Kellerman is a f*cking idiot, a loudmouth fan who read a few books. It's a bad move by HBO. They might as well just keep Merchant.

The new HBO team ( Lemmon, Papa and Kellerman ) is average at best IMO, Kellerman seems like a kid who try to hard not to look excited

[Mitchell Kane]

The new HBO team ( Lemmon, Papa and Kellerman ) is average at best IMO, Kellerman seems like a kid who try to hard not to look excited

"I, Max" = "Yes, Man"

[Kenny]

Showtime can do without Al. Bring on Steve, Larry and Kevin Kelly as boxer analyst. Larry was HBO, Lampley, Stewart and Max suck monkey balls. Lenox is ok but not better then Forman.

[dsimon3387]

I was glad when hearing the news of Merchant's time with HBO coming to an end. When I heard Kellerman was the one replacing him, I went :doh:!
Kellerman is a f*cking idiot, a loudmouth fan who read a few books. It's a bad move by HBO. They might as well just keep Merchant.

dsimon writes:

Hanzy I taught my nine year old and three year old to yell Kellerman sucks whenever a bulge eyed close up of Max comes on the TV. They used to refer to Merchant affectionately as that old drunken guy.

[Black Market Baby]

James Brown, although he's too big for HBO.

[REEDsART]

James Brown, although he's too big for HBO.True...

There's NOfuckingWAY James Brown would Do a Fight on Saturday NIGHT,then Host an NFL Studio Show on Sunday Morning...


REED:cool:

[Mitchell Kane]

Showtime can do without Al. Bring on Steve, Larry and Kevin Kelly as boxer analyst. Larry was HBO, Lampley, Stewart and Max suck monkey balls. Lenox is ok but not better then Forman.

Maybe it's me, but I just don't think Kelley is that good behind the mic. He was not very good during his KO Nation...or some of the CSI boxing cards I've seen.

This reminds me, I was watching Kelley on "In this Corner" a week or two ago, and he was going over technique in the ring and instead of giving insight he just ended up repeating the same thing about 4-5 times, each time with just a slight modification on what he'd just said...that's kind of how he is calling fight.

Foreman was prepared for announcing by being a preacher and salesman (one in the same)...even a wordsmith that came with "pugilist specialist" can't compete with that training.

[Tam Tam]

I don't want James Brown back in any other role, other than his old hosting duties. He's never struck me as a guy who has much of a clue about boxing, but he does have a great camera manor and speaking voice.

Hosting = cool
Commentary not cool

[REEDsART]

w/Out Question,Roy Jones Jr. Is/Was THE Best Fighter/Announcer N the HISTORY of Boxing...

Was he ARROGANT???...YES...Did he Use the Word "However" 123 Times PER Telecast??...YES...

But Dude Provided Genuine INSIGHT on the Fights he Broadcasted...AND,Roy was NEVER a "Yes" Man OR Overtly NEGATIVE...

"Ya'll Musta Forgot"

REED:cool:

[REEDsART]

Maybe it's me, but I just don't think Kelley is that good behind the mic. He was not very good during his KO Nation...or some of the CSI boxing cards I've seen.

This reminds me, I was watching Kelley on "In this Corner" a week or two ago, and he was going over technique in the ring and instead of giving insight he just ended up repeating the same thing about 4-5 times, each time with just a slight modification on what he'd just said...that's kind of how he is calling fight.

Foreman was prepared for announcing by being a preacher and salesman (one in the same)...even a wordsmith that came with "pugilist specialist" can't compete with that training.Kelley's INTERESTING to Listen to,but he's NOT Quite POLISHED Enough...

He COULD B a Very Good Commentator,w/More Practice...He's ALREADY Better than Lennox will EVER B...



REED:cool:

[Tam Tam]

w/Out Question,Roy Jones Jr. Is/Was THE Best Fighter/Announcer N the HISTORY of Boxing...

Can't agree with you there, but we don't have to either. There's no right or wrong answer.

[Orthodox Crusader]

Merchant SUCKS & REED can't Understand why Some of Ya'll R Bent Out of Shape over his Departure:dunno: ...

w/his BIAS & Perpetual NEGATIVITY,Merchant was a PISS POOR Ambassador for the Sport of Boxing...

Good Riddance,BITCH!!!...


REED:cool:

IN OTHER WORDS: LARRY NEVER SUCKED ON ROY AND FLOYDS COLLECTIVELY SMALL DICKS.

[Mitchell Kane]

Kelley's INTERESTING to Listen to,but he's NOT Quite POLISHED Enough...

He COULD B a Very Good Commentator,w/More Practice...He's ALREADY Better than Lennox will EVER B...



REED:cool:

I'll disagree with you on that, though I'll agree with your earlier point that Jones was better than both...and one of the best former boxers I've heard behind the mic.

I liked Czyz, though, and I thought SRL wasn't bad.

When Roy wasn't talking about himself, he was very good, and I actually thought he toned down a bit after the Tarver knockout.

[Matchup_Analyzer]

w/Out Question,Roy Jones Jr. Is/Was THE Best Fighter/Announcer N the HISTORY of Boxing...

:notallthere:
You need professional help

[Orthodox Crusader]

w/Out Question,Roy Jones Jr. Is/Was THE Best Fighter/Announcer N the HISTORY of Boxing...

Was he ARROGANT???...YES...Did he Use the Word "However" 123 Times PER Telecast??...YES...

But Dude Provided Genuine INSIGHT on the Fights he Broadcasted...AND,Roy was NEVER a "Yes" Man OR Overtly NEGATIVE...

"Ya'll Musta Forgot"

REED:cool:


What the fuck are you talking about? What the fuck are you talking about? Is this the same Roy Jones that came out and said that Wladimir Klitschko could never fight from the downside?? Even Wladimir, who never says shit about anybody, had to come out and make fun of him after he TWICE failed to drag his ass up off the mat against guys like Tarver and Johnson. It was Wlad who dragged his ass up off the mat 3 times to as good as secure the IBF belt vs Peter.

Roy suceeded in offending the most un-offendable mother in the sport. Y'all musta 4got that shit too.

Now...I'll give Roy credit for his comments about Vitali during the Williams fight....but on Wladimir he was BANG out of order. And I'll hazard that it wasn't the first time either.

[royyjonesjrp4pno1]

Kelley's INTERESTING to Listen to,but he's NOT Quite POLISHED Enough...

He COULD B a Very Good Commentator,w/More Practice...He's ALREADY Better than Lennox will EVER B...



REED:cool:
Lennox is getting better.

[Kenny]

Maybe it's me, but I just don't think Kelley is that good behind the mic. He was not very good during his KO Nation...or some of the CSI boxing cards I've seen.

This reminds me, I was watching Kelley on "In this Corner" a week or two ago, and he was going over technique in the ring and instead of giving insight he just ended up repeating the same thing about 4-5 times, each time with just a slight modification on what he'd just said...that's kind of how he is calling fight.

Foreman was prepared for announcing by being a preacher and salesman (one in the same)...even a wordsmith that came with "pugilist specialist" can't compete with that training.


I'll take your word about Kelly, I've never seen him "in this corner". I only tought he would make a good contribution because he's an honest guy. He was commentating about himself during the fight once, I tought he did pretty good. I guess its a little different talking about yourself then being behind the sceen and talking about another boxer.

[LATIN KING]

Lennox is getting better.you think so? I still find him boring as hell.

He just seems to repeat himself alot. Funny cause obviously the guy has tons of boxing knowledge.

And Kellerman just screams for no reason. :doh:

[Free Ike]

I think Lennox is good. He is getting better. Roy was horrible. He cannot speak English. I am not trying to be funny or a smartass. Some retards are more articulate than Roy. Honestly, if a Amos and Andy couldn't mimick the nonsense Roy spewed.

[LATIN KING]

I think Lennox is good. He is getting better. Roy was horrible. He cannot speak English. I am not trying to be funny or a smartass. Some retards are more articulate than Roy. Honestly, if a Amos and Andy couldn't mimick the nonsense Roy spewed.he spoke a little fast but he gave more insight than "definately" "he really wants to get in there and fight" type of shit that Lennox repeats.

[Free Ike]

he spoke a little fast but he gave more insight than "definately" "he really wants to get in there and fight" type of shit that Lennox repeats.
Fast? Sorry, I know that people have increasingly less standards but I think a minimum standard for being a broadcaster is fluency in English. Insight? Roy could beat him,haha he don't want non of Roy.

[LATIN KING]

Fast? Sorry, I know that people have increasingly less standards but I think a minimum standard for being a broadcaster is fluency in English. Insight? Roy could beat him,haha he don't want non of Roy.it's not about standards. I know roy gets a knock for his country slang but it's not like boxing is a completely different language. It's not hard to understand.

Lennox sounds like somebody they pulled from the audience to speak on live TV that very minute. That is of course unless it's a heavyweight fight and we get to hear him bragging about how there hasnt' been a dominant heavyweight since he was at the top of the food chain.:laughing:

[Hanzy]

http://www.hbo.com/boxing/img/commentators_columnists/482x246/lennox_lewis_482x246.jpg
"Alot of different basketball players play basketball."

.............
Lewis chimes in with much wisdom.:clap:

[Rubio MHS]

http://www.hbo.com/boxing/img/commentators_columnists/482x246/lennox_lewis_482x246.jpg
"Alot of different basketball players play basketball."

.............

Lewis chimes in with much wisdom.:clap:

That'd make a good sig if you could spell "a lot" correctly.

[Hanzy]

Stop nitpicking.:nono: Even my man Tyler cringed when hearing Lewis say that.:lol:
I also like Lewis' reaction to Rahman getting KO'd by Masakev a second time. "IT'S OVER......IT IS OVAH!!!!!":lol: He got a little too excited there.

[KaukipRrr]

Larry would retire if he left HBO :dunno:

Tyler, why am I not in your 'fix' bandwagon?..:nono:

[dsimon3387]

Tyler, why am I not in your 'fix' bandwagon?..:nono:

dsimon writes:

:clap: :clap:

[dsimon3387]

http://www.hbo.com/boxing/img/commentators_columnists/482x246/lennox_lewis_482x246.jpg
"Alot of different basketball players play basketball."

.............

Lewis chimes in with much wisdom.:clap:



dsimon writes:

:lol: :lol: I love it! Lennox on the secret art of boxing: "I think he has to throw punches in there."

[Tyler Durden]

Tyler, why am I not in your 'fix' bandwagon?..:nono:

:bears:

[Tyler Durden]

Stop nitpicking.:nono: Even my man Tyler cringed when hearing Lewis say that.:lol:
I also like Lewis' reaction to Rahman getting KO'd by Masakev a second time. "IT'S OVER......IT IS OVAH!!!!!":lol: He got a little too excited there.

Don't talk about my Lennox :lol:

[LATIN KING]

dsimon writes:

:lol: :lol: I love it! Lennox on the secret art of boxing: "I think he has to throw punches in there."just like Madden does in football:doh:

[Mitchell Kane]

Update from Kevin Iole:


Contrary to news stories in the New York Daily News, the Philadelphia Daily News and MaxBoxing.com stating Merchant would be replaced as the boxing analyst at HBO after Saturday's Oscar De La Hoya-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight, Greenburg insisted he is hopeful he can re-sign Merchant, 76, to a longer-term contract.

"We still have time and I want to keep him," Greenburg said, declining to discuss specifics. “"Larry is still throwing the 95 miles per hour fastball and hitting the corners. He's the soul of HBO boxing and he has been for 28 years, since the day I hired him.

"He's a fixture on this network and I'm his biggest champion. He's the closest thing that exists to Howard Cosell in sports television today."


"I don't need confirmation from Bob Raissman or Bernard Fernandez (of the Philadelphia Daily News) regarding anything about Larry, his work or his importance to this network," Greenburg said. "We're the ones who created Larry Merchant and gave him this platform. And we very much want to continue that relationship."

[StingerKarl]

Larry really needs an intervention of some type and alcohol/drug rehab.
If anyone else saw the condition he was in a few years ago that pug and I saw him in, you would say so as well.

[Hanzy]

Larry really needs an intervention of some type and alcohol/drug rehab.
If anyone else saw the condition he was in a few years ago that pug and I saw him in, you would say so as well.

It's too late for him now.

[Rubio MHS]

Fast? Sorry, I know that people have increasingly less standards but I think a minimum standard for being a broadcaster is fluency in English. Insight? Roy could beat him,haha he don't want non of Roy.You mean lower?

[Mitchell Kane]

You mean lower?

Don't tell me you've been sitting on that one since Monday. :lol:

[Rubio MHS]

I'm just not as interested in the whole "Larry Merchant" melodrama. He sucks, but he'll probably be replaced with someone just as bad.

[Tyler Durden]

I'm just not as interested in the whole "Larry Merchant" melodrama. He sucks, but he'll probably be replaced with someone just as bad.

....just as bad, LESS bitter :lol: