HBO Boxing needs a Hispanic/Latino announcer
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We need to see more Black and Latino announcers (not just ex-pro's), and working on the same nights. If they make up the bulk of all fighters on HBO, then they should make up the bulk of the announcing table. I also think this would eliminate a lot of the dumb biases during HBO fights (Floyd getting so much hate from Larry Merchant, announcers discounting Marquez's performance against Manny, etc). A balanced table makes for better discussions, disagreements, and less bandwagon announcing.
And on a separate note, I think having at least a few amateur fights should be a requirement for announcing. No one should be calling for blood and bravery in the ring if they don't know what it's like to get punched in the face (Larry Merchant).Comment
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Bring over Carl Froch. Everyone respects him and he's erudite while at the same time pithy. Ideal. Agree with getting rid of Merchant, although I don't mind Lamps too much as long as he's not had 10 bowls of frosties like he seemed to before Pac-Clottey.
And Showtime for me is a better unit IMO.Comment
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