Thoughts on Larry Merchant

[jmmfan]

I think his ranting was a bit one sided against Haye considering his opponent was a huge towering vagina that did absolutely nothing but jab. That said, Merchant isn't doing anything especially bad for boxing. I'd rather have a commentator agreeing with me that a fight is boring as hell than have him trying to persuade me to be excited.

[The Dreamer]

I mean he's always negative but it seems like he's going out of his way to be negative in every fight he announces.

Boxing fans are probably the most negative and least grateful sports fans of all sports so I'd say he's doing a great job of accurately representing the average boxing fan

[markfrombrookly]

I dunno guys but it seems to me Max Kellerman has much more enthusiasm when it comes to announcing fights on HBO. Larry is like that old guy that hates his job and is always complaining everyday about how life sucks.

[Carpe Diem]

No its not good for Boxing, cause he's usually only pleased with one style of boxing. When there are many enjoyable styles. All Larry is doing is brain washing causal fans into thinking just certain styles are enjoyable.

Thats one thing MMA has learned to do, they try to talk up and make you understand many styles can be enjoyable to watch, from what is perceived as exciting or boring.

Well said. At the end of the day, it's about building up the fighters regardless of how unpleasing their styles may be. It's totally okay to call a fight exactly how it is, but you don't have to be a **** all the time.

[borgata]

every one hop on facebook and join " hbo; please fire larry merchant" a friend of mine started this group.

i cant stand him, hes too negative and only enjoy's toe to toe battles, sorry larry you prick thats not what boxing is all about.

[jrosales13]

Fuck all the BS...

People have a problem with Merchant cuz' he doesn't kiss their favorite fighters ass.

Larry is the man...He speaks what he feels. And, I have absolutely no problem with that...There should be more people who call it like it is instead of kissing ass cuz' one fighter has ties to a network.

Max can't hold Larry jockstrap when it comes to doing that job.

I enjoyed listening to Larry last night. I thought he was on point with everything he said. I felt he said some clever lines. And, he does a damn good job at what he does.

[Outworn]

I prefer Larry than Max.

[beantown]

Nobody can beat a Larry Merchant interview. I think Merchant along with Lampley and Steward do a great job.

[The Hammer]

I thought Larry Merchant was brilliant during the Haye-Klitschko fight.

He has a gift for metaphors.

[hebi]

Larry is the best.

He is a real wordsmith, and a very clever guy. He is negative when there is something to be negative about. There really is no one who can fill his shoes, I hope he stays around for as long as he can.