Jimmy had his best moments during the two Tyson-Holyfield fights, but my favorite was his long night of job during the Hopkins-Trinidad fight, from the national anthem, the 9/11 tribute, introducing the former middleweight champions, since it was covered by HBO, Lennon had to announce "It's time for the main event of the evening." he even lost a tune of his voice at one point.
Buffer was the more popular to many, It was in Tyson's days with HBO when I always here the familiar refrain "Iron Mike Tyson" announcing Mike the winner after the fight.
Jimmy Lennon Jr tweets from last night:
That's classy from Jimmy, you can tell he cares about the sport.
I like em both but prefer the old school sound of Jimmy.
Both Lennon and Buffer are pure class but with Buffers "Lets get ready to rumble" is unbeatable, personally I think Buffer has a little attitude but it's forgivable. Lennon on the other hand seems like a really cool guy. Also Bruce buffer is the worst announcer ever.
I like "IT'S TIMMMMMMMMMMMME" by Bruce Buffer too.
But for boxing Lennon and M Buffer are both great but like the HBO Showtime thread, I like everything about HBO better including "Let's get ready to rumble".
Michael, Jimmy and Bruce are all great. I even like the white dude in dreads. I can't remember what his name is...
Jimmy Lennon Jr tweets from last night:
Like others have said, you can really tell Lennon Jr is a big boxing fan. Buffer on the other hand comes across as slightly arrogant, self-important, and insolent (his tantrum when his mic in Mexico broke for Angulo/Kirkland showcased his). I'll never forget the time Lennon introduced Kessler/Frotch, his Danish accent was incredible! :boxing:
Jimmy Lennon Jr tweets from last night:
Jimmy Lennon Jr @TheClassyJr
I think Cloud needs a KO otherwise he looses his title
Jimmy Lennon Jr @TheClassyJr
One of the hardest decisions I've ever had to announce
Jimmy is as classy as it get's.
Buffer though, when you hear that voice you know it's a big fight.This. I would say its a tie but Buffer gives that major fight feeling.
i like lennon too. his voice has that old school feel to it.Yup
Buffer is just a legend. He is on an universe thats untouchable for real lol. He makes every event into a biblical proportion kind of event. Lennon is just a good voice.
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