That's his job, to ask tough questions and inspire animated responses. Not everyone is supposed to like him. What exactly did he do wrong anyway? Jim Gray is far worse when it comes to rude commentary and he still has a job.
Who should replace Max Kellerman?
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co-sign.........I don't know why everyone has a problem with Kellerman. I thought he was fine on Saturday.
He was trying to get an answer out of Floyd for the paying fans about the weight issue - something everyone wanted to know about.
It was also classless of Floyd to mention '7 figures' then as soon as Kellerman tells him to stop advertising (and rightly so) and mentioned the fine for the weight - Mayweather says 'I'm not here to talk about money'.
Well I beg to differ Floyd - that's all you want to talk about!
Also, when Mosely and Hopkins got up on stage and confronted Floyd, what was Kellerman meant to do? Let them go at it and get everything on tape?
No - Mosely (and Hopkins) should not have been given a platform to harrass Floyd. Kellerman was right not to allow them to speak and argue on air.
As for Floyd grabbing the mic away from Kellerman? That was a disgrace (especially after Kellerman had been giving Floyd respect all night) and just showed how Floyd acts like a petulent kid.
Kellerman was right to stop the interview after that. I wouldn't let anyone speak to me like that; not Ghandi, not *****, not my mum, not your mum and deffinitely not Floyd Mayweather. Trying to rob a man of his dignity and insult him infront of a crowd is a disgrace and the actions of a scared man backed into a corner (physically or mentally).
Kellerman is fine. If you don't like emotion - go turn on your vacuum cleaner and watch it howl.Comment
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If Kellerman isn't fired, he should at least be prevented from conducting an interview again after the Marquez vs Mayweather debacle last Saturday night. This was one of many occasions where Kellerman's inflated ego tried to dominate what should have been an informative and insightful interview with a boxer.
Another wasted opportunity and, what has developed into an habitual weakness within the networks itinerary - something that HBO should endeavour to avoid repeating by first acknowledging the obvious flaw. Assuming Kellerman remains on the HBO team as a commentator, who would be the best replacement for Kellerman, as an interviewer, at this stage?
you only say this because Max PUNKED Mayweather..

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I like the way the guys at showtime conduct themselves. They just seem ....more professional. I think they talk more about the fighters stats and history and all instead of their opinions. I know i get tired of Stewerds mouth sometimes.Comment
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Shattered Jaw got it spot on. Due to the nature of the show - a live broadcast where you only get a minute or 2 to ask questions nobody wants to hear floyd say the same thing over and over again(its what he wants to hear noone else) its boring just give the fans what they want they made you 'money' may they pay you! answer the question about the weight what everybody wants to know (why you come in over weight, call your self the best p4p boxer and then fight a lightweight) anyway fight someone your own size like mosely,cotto,margarito or williams. how you can be scared to fight and call your self great is amazing! i want whatever hes been smoking...Comment
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Mr Kellerman acted like a spoiled child.
Let the boxers talk...People wanted to hear what Floyd had to say. Dont cut the interview short because your ego takes a hit. Hope Mr Kellerman comes back a better man.Last edited by Bigchill79; 09-25-2009, 12:36 PM.Comment
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Kellerman is doing fine as it is... he just handled one situation a little badly once, just let it go.Comment
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