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At times, for big fights in vegas, both have been very favourable. I remember around the days of Tyson/Holyfield, Lennon Jr was majorly in favour. Nowadays we see alot more of Michael Buffer for the big fights. Which do you prefer? Showtime or Let's get ready to rumble?
Definitely Michael Buffer, he's the king of Ring Announcers
Yeh Michael Buffer's quality
"For the thousands in attendance and millions watchimng around the world...."
I too am with Buffer, but I'm never disappointed with lil' Jimmy.
No doubts whatsoever about the worst announcer ever....that guy who did the Contender fights :-XQuote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
haha, haven't seen the contender. I know I should but I never got around to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
The worst commentator I've evr heard is the dude from the Ricky Hatton DVD. His voice is just plain horrible. If you saw the replay of the Maussa fight on Setanta, he did the commentary for that. Just horrible.
Gotta give my man Jimmy a vote. I know he doesn't have that big "lets get ready to rumble" line but I love hearing him before the fights when "its showtime". He kinda has that old timers voice.
Michael Buffer is THE boxing announcer that all others are and will be compared to....
I know I am in the minority but I like Jimmy Lennon Jr......"Alright fight fans here....we.....go"
Buffer all the way.
I can only imagen what its like to have him call out your name.
However, there is an announcer in New England that sounds just like the old old style announcer with that high pitch, raspy voice. That is just old school, and Classic.
Here's the Contender guy, listen to his intro of Peter Manfredo and picture Captain Caveman :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
No style, no finesse just screams at the top of his lungs ;D
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It's a tough choice...I think they're both great, and it'll be hard to replace either of em. Hence why I made the poll ;DQuote:
Originally Posted by Lyle
Goddamnit, work computer doesn't have sound. Don't they realise I use work time for Saddo time? Inconsiderate bastards.
I'll check it when I get home and get downloading from the file sharing board later.
I like jimmy coz he seems more down to earth than buffer but on announcing ability buffer wins imo.
This should be a landslide. Lennon sucks.
Michael Buffer is a pimp.
I think Larry Merchant would be great to announce, better than Lennon or Buffer. It would take 3 1/2 hours to get the fight going if Merchant did the announcing. :thinking2:
Defiantely Lennon. He has the old skool tone to his voice.
I think they are both fantastic announcers, they both add exitement to a fight in their own ways.
I like Jimmy better though because like someone said already he has that kind of 'old timer' thing about him. Maybe he just reminds me of so many memorable fights from when the Heavyweight division was alive and kicking that I prefer him, I dunno.
One thing that is important is the way the decision is read. A title fight decision should always start with AND NEW/AND STILL.
Some annoucers screw that up.
Both are great but there's nothing like a big fight started off by buffer
Lennon
You don't get any better than Buffer.
Oh my, yes. That was a joke. I couldn't believe how ridiculous he was. Screaming idiot.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo
LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
i like the guy who announcers for itv boxing, didn't Micheal buffer used to be the ring announcer in world championship wrestling and ufc? his voice sure gets around
I like both,but nothing says big fight like Buffer
Its certainly not like the announcer poll I put up a few days ago about announcers
I was so torn between who I hated worse,Sheridan or Merchant
Is this a joke? Buffer is the undisputed king of ring announcers. Jimmy Lennon Jr. has a tinny voice and looks like a pedaphile. I'd take Buffer's brother over Lennon Jr.
Undisputed? On a Boxing Forum? Really? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by shza
I don't know if I'm just really old or if any of you will remember this, but
ready 2 rumble boxing for playstation I believe it was
Had Michael Buffer actually fighting on it.
Jimmy Lennon is not on any boxing game I know of
:P
Who, the guy with the silly smirk on his face? He is cack mate :-\Quote:
Originally Posted by themusic
Mr Buffer :-*
I remember Michael Buffer doing some announcing with WCW for a short time. But the guy that announces UFC is Michael's brother, Bruce Buffer.Quote:
Originally Posted by themusic
I have to go with Michael Buffer here. I think he has set the standard.
Yeah it does sound like your watching a fight form yester-year when jimmy is anouncing it, its pretty cool... but buffer everytime for me....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Rookie Fan
buffer is way better
My vote goes to Jimmy Lennon. Michael Buffer became famous because of "Let's get ready to Rumble!!!". I'd say he stole that from the great Howard Fink!
Come on do you guys not know his name?
HELLO!!!!!
The classy Jimmy Lennon Jr. 8) vs. Uuuummm! Michael Buffer (sounds like a name of a gay porn star. Right baggins? ;D )
Something I'd like to share with you guys.
I was at a fight about 2 yrs. ago and a friend of mine walked up to Buffer as he was standing talking to someone, when Buffer finished talking my friend asked 'Can I take a picture with you?' Buffer turned looked at my friend and walked away.
My friend yells out 'Fuck you Buffer, it ain't like your the star here' ;D
Ever since then I've said FUCK! Buffer.
Another thing is Lennon is original his lines and way of announcing is his unlike Buffer.
Not sure if you guys know this but Buffers 1st original line was....
'Man your battle stations' ??? Now THAT'S fwocken wack..... IMO.
Actually according to Buffer he go the 'Let's get ready to rumble' from Ali. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by narsman
(So the story goes)
buffer buffer buffer buffer buffer lets get ready to rumble ...absolute genius
True that!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bzkfn
I do hate Buffer brother the one in UFC ;D
I like them both but I liked Jimmy Lennon, Jr first. He sounds so much like his dad.
That guy pissed me off so much. He's terrible. I voted for buffer. Lennon's not bad but "let's get ready to rumble" is damn near immortal at this point.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bilbo