Thread: Fight Game With Jim Lampley

'Fight Game With Jim Lampley' Debuts on HBO, May 12 - Boxing News

Lampley to get his show on HBO to talk boxing debuting on May 12. What do you guys think about this?

He still hasn't learned not to scream 'BIG RIGHT HAND' when a punch hits a fighters elbow/glove so it might be a bit premature to carry a whole show?

Unless he's gonna spend it screaming BANG BANG BANG over boxing montages, I'd watch that.

So...this will be similar to the show Steve Bunce had in the UK?

Here's episode one

Originally Posted by Maravilla2012

'Fight Game With Jim Lampley' Debuts on HBO, May 12 - Boxing News

Lampley to get his show on HBO to talk boxing debuting on May 12. What do you guys think about this?

I watched it on the weekend and not being a fan of Lapdog I actually liked it. I thought he was spot on concerning how "risk and reward" are used today.

Haven't seen it but ill be sure to check it out and lampley is good when he's not doin the blow by blow he doesn't get carried away I know he played a small role on legendary nights but was a great show

Good show, enjoyed that

Watched some of it the other night.

The bit with Bob Arum was quite insightful, I believe him when he says he's not holding up the Pacqauio vs. Mayweather superfight

I've said it before. Lampley's a necessary evil. We'll miss him when he's gone. He may not be all that at calling the action in a fight... but he's the glue that holds it all together when Larry goes on one of his drunken monologues, or when things go a little out of control in the telecast. Love him or hate him... he does a good job.

Originally Posted by TitoFan

I've said it before. Lampley's a necessary evil. We'll miss him when he's gone. He may not be all that at calling the action in a fight... but he's the glue that holds it all together when Larry goes on one of his drunken monologues, or when things go a little out of control in the telecast. Love him or hate him... he does a good job.

Agree totally. His voice is synonymous (sp?) with boxing.

well i liked the show esp. the part with rjj

Caught a little bit of the last episode, and I'd have to say my previous opinion stands.

We all make fun of Lampley. He's awful at accurately calling shots "....and another huge right hand..." he's fallen unabashedly in love with some fighters, such as ODLH, making him anything but impartial in his in-fight commentaries.... and a few other faults we can name.

But I gotta hand it to him. During fight telecasts, he's very adept at orchestrating the whole affair, including handing off to the speakers that really know the fight game.... bringing the commentary from the Max Kellerman's, the Larry Merchant's, the Roy Jones Jr.'s..... whoever is on the other mike. When there's been trouble or controversy, Jim usually gathers himself enough to deliver insightful comments on the matter. We give him a lot of shit... but the guy does a good job.

His program "The Fight Game" I believe is very good. Not only does it tackle and discuss the current issues in boxing, but it's done in a way that makes you think and sparks interest. As boxing fans, we all want the sport to prosper and become more of a popular sport. I think programs such as these help that cause.

I think he'll be missed when he retires.

I like Lampley, fight games seems unbiased and informative. I always enjoy it .