Larry Merchant - classless as ever

Not only did he ask him about his brother, but then when he was answering the old cunt cut him off. If I was Kat I would have been like let me finish the question you just asked me about my dead brother. I have always been a fan of Katsidis. I wanted JMM to win but was sad that Katsidis lost. i know, he goes off his way to make Kats very emotional (with an uncalled for question at the time) and cuts him off during his answer. Larry Merchant needs to go :nonono:

Not only did he ask him about his brother, but then when he was answering the old cunt cut him off. If I was Kat I would have been like let me finish the question you just asked me about my dead brother. I have always been a fan of Katsidis. I wanted JMM to win but was sad that Katsidis lost.

yes they did If you call being "shown your KO, then hey see you later, huh maybe" an interview then yes, he was.

IMO it was HBO not Larry that wanted the tears/drama to flow. It looked like Merchant was building up to it but was thinking how to do it (or his mind is just slowing down lol. jk). They didn't even interview PWill when he lost. yes they did

Yeah, actually they did interview Paul, know what I'm sayin'? But I agree with the thread. I wasn't even so much bothered by the questions he asked Katsidis, but right after that loaded and emotional question, he cut him off. The premature cut back to Jim was the worst part of it. If you want drama and you want to make someone more sympathetic to the boxing public, fine. Ask those questions. But don't take the mic away unless they're done. Dunno man, i think everybody got uncomftable with his reaction and i dont think a proud tough guy like Rocky would like to be on tv bubbling away.

I didnt like it, mabey mention it if he had won but the guy missed his brothers funeral to train for JMM and he still came off second best. I Imagine his brother woulda been very proud, i know i would have but i thought it was uncool to mention it. Marquez is my boy but i was rootin for M Kats, total warrior

IMO it was HBO not Larry that wanted the tears/drama to flow. It looked like Merchant was building up to it but was thinking how to do it (or his mind is just slowing down lol. jk). They didn't even interview PWill when he lost. Yeah, actually they did interview Paul, know what I'm sayin'? But I agree with the thread. I wasn't even so much bothered by the questions he asked Katsidis, but right after that loaded and emotional question, he cut him off. The premature cut back to Jim was the worst part of it. If you want drama and you want to make someone more sympathetic to the boxing public, fine. Ask those questions. But don't take the mic away unless they're done.

IMO it was HBO not Larry that wanted the tears/drama to flow. It looked like Merchant was building up to it but was thinking how to do it (or his mind is just slowing down lol. jk). They didn't even interview PWill when he lost.

I agree, i didnt like the way he asked the question.

yeh , i thought it was FOTY , kats give it his all and came up short , and not only did he fail to give him credit and mention the heart he showed, he decides to ask about his brother , who kats hasnt even buried , classless ! ive never really disliked merchant , after last night i was thinking i cant wait to see mayweather punk your ass again