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For anyone whos hasnt heard Holdsworth hes on this vid after Tyson clips(Cedric Fields fight).
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I love it when Steve does his scoring "and I'll give that one to X, no, will I? I'll maybe have it even, no, tell you what, I'll give it to Y instead."Comment
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Defiantly(Mocking Lewis) i agree with you Mad VillainComment
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I can't speak on the British commentary, as I have only heard it on internet video clips, and I am usually watching more to judge something for myself, and generally don't pay attention to the announcers.
As for American Announce teams
HBO
Play by Play
Lampley - He does his primary job as a play by play man about as well as it can be done. When he steps away from the play by play role he does get alittle on the biased side especially toward HBO boxers, to make things worse, I think he realises this sometimes and does a 180 and overcompensates in his praise for the opponent, which makes his words ring hollow sometimes.
Still when it comes to announcing the action, and leading you through the action, which is what play by play is supposed to do there are none better.
Papa - He is one of my favorites, and 2nd only to Lampley. He doesn't seem as biased as Lampley, and I think thats because his primary employer isn't HBO, and he knows he won't be edging Lamps out anytime soon. IMO he does a more even type broadcast than Lampley, not getting as overly excited in spots like Lampley (I think this comes from working with Atlas who is ultra excitable, thus he is used to playing the straight man)
Color Man
Merchant - He is far past his prime. The only entertainment he provides for me at this point is unintentional.
Kellerman - Its good that he is a fan of the game, because it provides him with a natural passion, but it also provides obvious bias in his commentary. Also, he tends to go off into obscure factoids sometimes.
Experts
Steward - Probably my favorite, has a deep knowledge, provides good analysis.
Lewis - Has improved a ton since he began. I like it when he corrects Kellerman.
Judge
Lederman - Is the worst of the bunch. I don't know what they pay him, but they should stop, and give more money to undercard boxers. The only entertainment he provides is when he and Merchant disagree on a point, thats comic gold.
Showtime
Play by Play
Alberts - Less pronounced version of Lampley. Best thing you can say about him is you don't notice him, meaning that he has no glaring weaknesses to point out, and he is just there to guide you through the action.
Johnson - I have never like him. He is a paradox in that he is either waaaaaay over the top or seemingly disinterested in whats happening.
Color Man
Bernstein - I just don't like him. No reason. Dont like him as a judge either.
ShoBox Crew
I am probably alone in liking this team. Only problem is once they go to action I can tell which one is which. Still I like their insite, dry humor, and usually judge fights same as they do.
ESPN
Play by Play
Papa - Got to appreciate a guy who can work with a personality like Atlas. He does a good job working in ESPN promos and his thoughts in slow points in matches on FNF.
Color/Expert
Atlas - Strong over the top personality. Sometimes far to passionate. Likes to droll on over the same point over and over and over and over and over etc again during a fight. Some of the analogies he uses make no sense. He is also a horrible judge when it comes to scoring fights (and getting worse). In the end though I love the guy, he is 100% entertainment and knows his stuff (Alot of his Keys to Victory are spot on).Comment
HAHA That WHOLE Video was QUALITY! As usual tho Steve was the craziest!
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