Who is your most influential media source ?

[Robbie Barrett]

Johnny Nelson.

[Scipio2009]

Kevin Iole and Lance Puigmire are the most influential media sources in boxing, for the simple fact that they have mainstream pull and their credibility has yet to be put into question.

[daggum]

that guy that scored it 116-113 ward will be my go to source from now on. go to source for drugs! imagine partying with that guy? tons of fun.

[Jc8804]

Yeah that 116 score was out of this world.

[Jimmy 23]

Lance Pugmire LA Times

[Redd Foxx]

The mentality behind this thread (the need to model and validate your opinions through a journalist) says a whole lot.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Mitch Abramson. One of the few boxing writers out there who calls it right down the middle. The only writer at Ring worth a damn

[Motorcity Cobra]

And Jake from here

[SCEN3RY]

Al Bernstein is a straight shooter.

he used to be. But I've heard Paulie a few times disagree with Bernstein's observation and Al wouldn't agree, but he wouldn't push back either, almost for the sake of not arguing. Benstein has become more cautious and passive when calling fights, you can tell he's trying not to rock the boat with Paulie...it's kinda sad. I believe Bernstein would tell it honestly as long as Paulie is not there to judge him and demean his opinion.

As far as these media guys, they're all flawed. It's actually a bad reflection on the kind of people that cover this niche sport. I mean guys like Dontae actually have media credentials, that's insane - the guy doesn't even know he's inside a box and there's the possibility of looking outside of it. I'd at least listen to the opinion of someone that's been in the sport for more than a decade; guys like Dougie Fischer, Brian Kenny....Kevin Iole has printed incorrect information in his articles one too many times - it's not an easy choice.

[Jc8804]

How about roy jones jr.
He is an analyst fighter coach promoter.