HBO commentators take too much heat

[Super_Lightweight]

Some of you guys complain way too much about HBO commentators. It would be naive to assume that some commentators are not rooting for a certain fighter, but a great deal of people act as if the commentators make it blatantly obvious who they might be rooting for, which is simply...untrue.

All throughout the Pac fight, some people only seem to notice the comments that confirm their own biased beliefs. In the Pac fight, all 3 commentators gave props to BOTH fighters. Can a commentator not have his own opinion of how the fight looks without being accused of being a blatantly biased fool?

Basically, a large number of you would benefit by being more open-minded and refraining from reading between the lines so much. I don't like Merchant either (I think he is very impatient with fighters in interviews, when it's the fighter's turn to say their part) but do not be so short-sighted as to not be able to get beyond that.

[Warrior Spirit]

Well said. I hear some guys on here ***** so much about both the HBO and Showtime commentators and I'm thinking, "if you hate them so much ****in turn down the sound."

I for one think that both the HBO and the guys at Showtime are very professional, funny, witty, and do their jobs well.

**** the people who complain and ***** about them.

[Exciterx30]

Commentators are entitled to their opinions, but they have to keep in mind that they are professionals and must remain as objective as possible. They can not be criticizing a boxer's every move because after all, it's not the commentator the one who is up there taking punches and trying to survive. Sometimes literally trying to. Besides, it makes the sport look bad if they bring fighters down. What would a casual fan think after watching a fight and hearing some uncalled for comments about a certain fighter? It might even convince these casual fans that boxing ain't worth it.

[manila_assasin]

I don't have any problem with any commentators they bring more infos into the game. i just don't like Merchant's style though.

[Truth]

I think Larry Merchant, Jim Lampley and Roy Jones do a great job broadcasting.

[ELPacman]

You guys may hate Merchant though I think he's good for the commentator's because he's not afraid to speak his mind and sometimes he's the only one that can get Roy Jones to shut up. As for cutting people off in the interviews. They are running on time, it's that simple. He's trying to rush through it so they don't go over the telecast time. I'm sure it's the people whispering in his ear piece, MOVE ON, NEXT QUESTION. I highly doubt he himself likes to cut people off, it's just how TV works.

[manila_assasin]

You guys may hate Merchant though I think he's good for the commentator's because he's not afraid to speak his mind and sometimes he's the only one that can get Roy Jones to shut up. As for cutting people off in the interviews. They are running on time, it's that simple. He's trying to rush through it so they don't go over the telecast time. I'm sure it's the people whispering in his ear piece, MOVE ON, NEXT QUESTION. I highly doubt he himself likes to cut people off, it's just how TV works.

I see your point there.

[Neuraxis]

but a great deal of people act as if the commentators make it blatantly obvious who they might be rooting for, which is simply...untrue.

This is simply not true.

[tracylee]

I couldnt disagree more! Yes, they should root for house fighters, but to the point that the casual fan would actually forget the name of the other guy in the ring?? And they can sway people into thinking that their guy is winning sometimes when he clearly isnt. They are supposed to be professionals, therefore not blatantly biased..rooting is one thing, profound ass kissing is something else! Last night is a perfect example..you'd think it was the second coming of Christ, but no, lo and behold, it was only Vargas! What a joke..how did either Lampley or Merchant talk with their tounges so far up his rear anyway? Never mind the fact that Vargas was supposed to have Joval out of there in just a few rounds, and instead won by the slim margin of two or three pt's....according to Lampley and Merchant, he blew Joval away!! Amazing, and I'm very glad they had Steward there, who is unbiased enough to give an accurate accout of whats REALLY going on in the ring!

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