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The Kurgan
10-01-2007, 05:53 AM
While I of course haven't seen the HBO broadcast of Taylor-Pavlik (:roll:) the impression that I've gotten is that Lewis's commentary is more assertive and emotional, but that HE has began emphasising UNIMPORTANT words IN his sentences, because HE is trying so hard TO not just sound monotonal.

Thoughts?
ThePlugInBabies
10-01-2007, 06:02 AM
a question for our american friends who watched on hbo.

was IT OVVVAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!???????

definitely :yep
The Kurgan
10-01-2007, 06:03 AM
a question for our american friends who watched on hbo.

was IT OVVVAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!???????

definitely :yep

:rofl
Bummy Davis
10-01-2007, 06:21 AM
I think he is fair, has good insight, and is better than Roy Jones and possibly Foreman, much better than Lampley
Mendoza
10-01-2007, 06:25 AM
While I of course haven't seen the HBO broadcast of Taylor-Pavlik (:roll:) the impression that I've gotten is that Lewis's commentary is more assertive and emotional, but that HE has began emphasising UNIMPORTANT words IN his sentences, because HE is trying so hard TO not just sound monotonal.

Thoughts?

When Lewis started out as an announcer, his main problem was his ego, not looking comfortable in the camera, and use of the same words. He has evloved into a much better announcer. He seems more relaxed, and can add a fighter’s perspective on what’s going on in the ring.
ozziebattler
10-01-2007, 06:30 AM
I would prefer to listen to tyson.Would love to hear him during a bout..

Lennox has my respect as he does know what hes on about but just doesnt light up things to me..BORING...
Cruiser1
10-01-2007, 06:32 AM
OH THAT'S IT!!! HE'S OUT!!!

IT'S OVAAAHHHHH!!!

:bbb :bbb :bbb
ChrisPontius
10-01-2007, 07:25 AM
I think his comments during the fight are pretty good, but pre-fight and post-fight he says some unnecessary stuff sometimes. He is also pretty bad at answering questions from Lampley/Merchant.
Remember what Lewis said when Lampley asked which fight was better, a rematch or Pavlik vs Kessler/Calzaghe? I don't remember exactly but it was a weird answer. Foreman would talk shit often (saying that Lewis should relax and jab after he knocked Grant down twice) but he did have clear, witty answers for those type of questions.

He does look and sound a lot more relaxed, though.
MrStayman
10-01-2007, 07:31 AM
It's funny, but a bit annoying, how he says that the fight is over whenever someone goes down, no matter what.

He said "that's it!" when Pavlik was on his feet during the count.

I guess it's just because he can't relate to going down and not being knocked out.
achillesthegreat
10-01-2007, 07:37 AM
Lewis isn't very good at it. They should get rid of him. He has improved but WAY too slow. Merchant made him his bitch TWICE and Lewis only sounded good at the end of the telecast, not during the fight.

Bring in Hopkins - someone who can talk. Why the fuck would they bring in Lewis? Did Merchant not remember hwo their interviews used to go? He isn't talkative and when he is it consisted of shouting 'BO', 'pugilist specialist', 'big up' etc
ThePlugInBabies
10-01-2007, 07:40 AM
Lewis isn't very good at it. They should get rid of him. He has improved but WAY too slow. Merchant made him his bitch TWICE and Lewis only sounded good at the end of the telecast, not during the fight.

Bring in Hopkins - someone who can talk. Why the fuck would they bring in Lewis? Did Merchant not remember hwo their interviews used to go? He isn't talkative and when he is it consisted of shouting 'BO', 'pugilist specialist', 'big up' etc

:rofl

BIG UP JAMAICA!!

BIG UP MY PEOPLE BACK IN BRITAIN!!!!

although his fight over the microphone with merchant after his win over vitali was fucking hilarious.
pipe wrenched
10-01-2007, 08:16 AM
OH THAT'S IT!!! HE'S OUT!!!

IT'S OVAAAHHHHH!!!

:bbb :bbb :bbb

That was it exactly in round 2 when Pavlik went down.:lol:

If I can remember right Merchant and Lampley was barkin when Taylor went down.
ufoalf
10-01-2007, 08:19 AM
W/e I think he provides good insight.
Kolya
10-01-2007, 08:21 AM
a question for our american friends who watched on hbo.

was IT OVVVAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!???????

definitely :yep

No, this time it was unBElievable. :patsch :lol:
lefthook31
10-01-2007, 08:23 AM
I think Lennox is doing an excellent job, but he needs to stand up to Merchant, when Merchant tells him something technically about fighting, that isnt true. Lewis seems to just keep his mouth shut while Roy and George would argue with him back.
FlatNose
10-01-2007, 08:37 AM
Lennox does just fine.And he's improving.Jones was good too, as was George, but all for different reasons.All of the announcers are fine except for that wide eyed, spastic , babbling freak Kellerman.
Curtis Lowe
10-01-2007, 12:46 PM
While I of course haven't seen the HBO broadcast of Taylor-Pavlik (:roll:) the impression that I've gotten is that Lewis's commentary is more assertive and emotional, but that HE has began emphasising UNIMPORTANT words IN his sentences, because HE is trying so hard TO not just sound monotonal.

Thoughts?

Big improvement by LL. Thank goodness there was no Max Kellerman to ruined evrything for the viewers.
Curtis Lowe
10-01-2007, 12:50 PM
Lewis isn't very good at it. They should get rid of him. He has improved but WAY too slow. Merchant made him his bitch TWICE and Lewis only sounded good at the end of the telecast, not during the fight.

Bring in Hopkins - someone who can talk. Why the fuck would they bring in Lewis? Did Merchant not remember hwo their interviews used to go? He isn't talkative and when he is it consisted of shouting 'BO', 'pugilist specialist', 'big up' etc

Hopkins? Are you serious? I hear Hopkins now, "well he needs to tie him up" or "he needs to clinch more".
KhanB
10-01-2007, 12:56 PM
Hopkins has the insight. I remember before the Tito/Mayorga fight Hops said Tito should win after getting knocked down first. Lewis is getting better though but he needs to shut Merchant up sometimes. Lampley is also picking on him, bringing up the times Lewis got knocked out during the Estrada/Berto fight. What was the reason for that?
iceman
10-01-2007, 12:56 PM
I think Lewis is horrible.Lampley asked him what was good about Taylor obviously regarding his boxing skills and Lewis replied akwardly that Taylor has some money now and that he bought his mum a house and he is a good champion.WTF?
Great analysis of Taylors boxing skills.
samita
10-01-2007, 12:56 PM
i think roy's the best at this so far. he's analysis is very accurate and he knows how to talk.
KhanB
10-01-2007, 01:14 PM
i think roy's the best at this so far. he's analysis is very accurate and he knows how to talk.

People who say Jones cant speak better than Judah need to get out more. Ive heard people say Jones uses too much slang but he always gets his point across to me. When he talks in third person and brings up GOD he startsto lose me though. Hopkins and Jones will notice things before anybody else will.
josak
10-01-2007, 02:24 PM
Lennox did a good job during the actual fight, but he gets nervous in front of the camera. I agree that Tyson would make a better commentator, I would watch just to see what he says : P.
bigeddie27
10-01-2007, 04:17 PM
I think he is fair, has good insight, and is better than Roy Jones and possibly Foreman, much better than Lampley

no fucking way better than roy. Roy was the best commentator they ever had. And yes I said that. He predicts shit like no other. Real specific shit too. And he bashes Larry, hes the man. I wish him and HBO never had a fall out, I wish he would have stayed on as a commentator.
Bummy Davis
10-06-2007, 07:01 AM
no fucking way better than roy. Roy was the best commentator they ever had. And yes I said that. He predicts shit like no other. Real specific shit too. And he bashes Larry, hes the man. I wish him and HBO never had a fall out, I wish he would have stayed on as a commentator.

Yea when he said "Vlad Klitschko did not get up off the floor because they lacked toughness and heart and then was KO'd by Tarver and Johnson himself, not being able to rise, at least Vlad got up, Roy layed there...I think that was 1 of his dummest, BIASED, statements amoung many
bachatu
10-06-2007, 07:25 AM
Lennox sounds very amateurish... actually, extremely. He sounds OK when the fights are in progress and he makes observations about the fight and the fighters. However, when they talk prior or post the fights, he sounds bad. He seems to get caught up on his words and loops around the same subject and is very redundant. "He wants to prove he is a great champion, because thats what great champions do.. they get off the canvas because they are great champions" err?
I mean, I like the guy in terms of his personality, but it seems he gets nervous when Lampley asks him "so what do you think" "is that what it should be lennox?". Its almost as if he feels the flash light is beamed over his head and he's on the spot...he gets too nervous. Roy Jones IMO spoke the most sense in relation to facts and boxing. George was sometimes crazy but very entertaining.
I would rate them in this order:

1. Roy Jones JR
2. George Foreman
3. Emanuel Steward
4. Lennox Lewis

Emanuel is tiring with his "it came out exactly as I expected". He even stated that in his post press conference with Jermaine Taylor.
Shake
10-06-2007, 08:42 AM
Did Steward really? :lol: