Lennox Lewis statement on BAD lolol

I cannot conceive of a meaningful definition of "well spoken" that would encompass Mike Tyson, sorry. He isn't professional enough. He did some fights for Showtime and he was ok. He was good in spite of his poor speech and poor spokeness.

 

Roy was the best fighter analyst ever! Bar none! Better than Foreman, Czyz, O'Grady, and a million miles better than Lummox! And much as you hate him, back in the 80's Leonard was a pretty good commentator, but Roy was better than Leonard also.

And although Tyson might not be as articulate as Lewis, he EASILY has more boxing knowledge, and insight into the sport's history than Lewis will ever have.

 

it's not worth my time to go thru and find the idiot that likened Lennox to Foreman as a commentator.

 

Sometimes there are are times when a person thinks he knows TOO MUCH. Kinda like Kellerman who goes off on a tangent of meaningless drivel and bringing up fighters from the early 1900s just to show everybody "Hey, look at how much I know!"
It's not really that difficult calling a fight. It's better from my view for the commentators to just shut up altogether and let the viewer enjoy the atmosphere and the sounds of the punches.
As for Jones, good commentator, sure. But much of his material is irrelevant and he's really just stating the obvious. He can just make it look like everything he says is really important for us to know. It's not!

 

The only time he remotely sounds like he knows what he's talking about is if an Emmanuel Steward trained fighter is in the ring. More specifically, during Klitschko fights. Beyond that, I'm not sure I've ever heard him say anything beyond the obvious.

 

Can't co-sign on Tyson...

Sometime in the 80's Tyson did a few fight or at least sat in with the crew and was AWFUL. The same goes for De La Hoya. Some guys just aren't cut out for broadcasting.

I think Roy is the best I've heard. Many hate him, but he was the best analyst they've had.

 

I agree that for the most part, less is more. Kellerman's problem more so than his need for assigning a historical parallel to every fight is that he'll interject his thoughts/opinions at the very wrong time. Like going on a tangent about the title at stake - whether or not it's the Ring title - at a moment when the action picks up and/or something significant happen.

Absolute utter bullshit. Roy's one unmatched talent behind the mic is telling what WILL happen and why and for it to actually transpire.

 

"absolutely"

 

So isn't he kinda ruining the surprise for the viewers? ::

 

Ive not heard a Lewis commentary for a while - does he still use the word 'definitely' three times per fucking sentence or has he had that beat out of him? Because insightful comments or not that precludes him from being listenable.

 

Tyson can't do expert commentary. He can't keep up.

What he would be best at is a discussion panel, or cutting to him from time to time (Kindof like ESPN does with their in-studio guest host).

Lewis is terrible....absolutealy definately terrible.

I loved Foreman.

Kellerman has energy, but sometimes it's too much energy directed to the wrong thing.

Lampley and Merchant are still class. I dont care what anyone says, I love these guys.

Czyz was alright...and he sounds like Harvey Keitel.

 

My favorite Lewis moment came after Klitschko-Ray Austin where Lampley went on and on about the fight and klitschko, and said something to the effect of, "Lennox Lewis, do you agree?" To which Lewis turned to the camera, gave a big bright smile and replied, "Absolutely!"

Totally on purpose. At least they can make fun of themselves, but Lewis is still the absolute worst commentator they could use.

 

Agree with everything said here.

And I know I seem to be in a minority of one but I also quite like Teddy Atlas. He tends to be a bit shouty and didactic, but he does occasionally hit out with some impressive insights.

 

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Lennox "Definitely" Does:cheer:....His Other Crutch Word is "Absolutely"...

He Also MISpronounces the Names of Fighters...He Calls Kelly Pavlik "Kelly Palvik"...

Lennox BLOWS...& No, REED ISN'T Referring to his Sex Life Either...
REED:mj:

 

Could you take Lennox's sissy ass on the street, Reed?

 

:bears:

 

Take him Where???...


REED:mj:

 

HBO auditioned Pernell Whitaker too. Supposedly he was ALOT better than expected and was being strongly considered for the role.

I know he's not a star or anything, but I always felt that Jermey Williams would be a terrific commentator. Just look at his post-fight interview after getting knocked out cold and suffering two seizures at the left hand of Samuel Peter. Probably one of the most honest and well-spoken interviews you could ask for. Plus, he's training fighters a bit, and could provide some good insight in that regard as well.

It doesn't have to be a star. Tom Tolbert was the 12th man on the roster. Kenny Smith wasn't a star. Steve Kerr for a while wasn't even the 6th man on the bulls for a while.

 

Hell no!! Atlas is terrible. I actually prefer Lewisto Atlas. Seriously, I think he might be retarded. I am not saying this for shits and giggles. I mean, I think he has some form of mild retardation. He has as much control over his emotions as a 115 pound women who drinks a bottle of Jack Daniels in a hour.

 

Yeah, but that's not as bad as Manny Steward mispronounciating the name of his own fighter....Ladimir as opposed to Wladimir.

 

I like Teddy outside of ESPN2, specificially w/ Marv Albert during the Olympics (to which we get to listen once again beginning this weekend).

He was also good when Bob Papa was on during FNF, only because Papa knew how to set up Teddy and more importantly when to intervene. Tessitore's a good announcer, but not in those regards. He lets Teddy ramble way too long, to where when something happens he literally has to scream over Teddy's long-winded rant - at which point two announcers are now yelling at you.

I've always liked Rich Marotta, though he has a tendency to indirectly acknowledge who's signing his paycheck for a particular evening. But he's always had respect for the game, and never loses sight of why people are tuning in - to watch a fight, not just to hear him talk about it.

 

I "definiately"agree with ever word with your take on Marotta. He has a radio show called the "neutral corner" in LA on Saturday Mornings. He is a bit of an LA homer and he sucks James Toney off too much but he really is one of the best around. On the air, he is very object like Al Bernstein.

 

I don't know why, but I just busted out laughing at this in the middle of my office.

 

I don't know either. I wrote it and I don't agree it was that funny.

 

Manny's WEIRD...

He CAN'T Say the Word "Elite", Either...He Pronounces it "E-LIGHT"...Even AFTER he Hears Somebody Saying it CORRECTLY...

Similar to How Teddy Atlas INSISTS on Calling Evander Holyfield "HOLLYfield" & Oscar Dela Hoya "DEE la Hoya", after Kinney or Tessitore Pronounced it ACCURATELY...


REED::

 

Ladimir is an e-light fighter. ::

 

Yes, Teddy insists on trying to make Oscar an Italian. ::

 

or as he (and Steward) would say, Eye-talian.

Ferdie Pacheco was probably the all-time worst at mispronouncing and confusing names.