Al Bernstein On Boxing: Perception vs. Reality

[Saddo]

[I]SaddoBoxing has the honor of introducing Al Bernstein and his new exclusive column, "Al Bernstein On Boxing"!

Al is unquestionably the top television analyst in the sport today, appearing on Showtime since 2003 along with stints at ESPN and NBC and currently hosts the Internet's premier boxing channel on iBN Sports.

A winner of the Sam Taub Award for excellence in boxing broadcast... Full Boxing Article here...

[OumaFan]

nice find for the site, welcome Al

boxing's on a bit of an upswing IMO, great fights are being made and it at least seems to me that the sport has gotten more mainstream attention since the Hatton-Pacquaio fight.

As far as Angulo goes I think he won't be able to cut it at the really elite level but he'll probably win a title and he'll be fine against Cintron.

[Mike768083]

I have enjoyed Al Bernstein's coverage on boxing for years. I look forward to listening to his analysis of fights just as much as the fights itself on Showtime. Living in a world with a lot of distortion from the facts, Al Bernstein keeps it simple and is very objective. He is extremely well informed and gives a perspective that not only die-hard fight fans can appreciate, but even a casual sports fan can value!

[killersheep]

Sweet Saddo,

This is a big deal!!


Look forward to following the articles.

[Spicoli]

Have always liked ol' Bernstein.Used to love he and -Edit- (did I say I liked Matthews,someone smack me with a hammer)Tompkins on the original Espn shows,great chemistry.Has anyone ever heard his singing ,Roooough, jk jk. Looking forward to reading his insight.

[BIG H]

Fantastic to have you here Al.

I agree with you regarding the excitement factor around the current crop of fighters. Not often through history have been seen numerous potential future hall of famers plying their trade in the same division at the same time. We had the Heavyweights of the early seventies and my favourite era of Hagler Hearns Leonard and Duran. But looking at the current Welterweight division we have Shane Mosley, Manny Pacquiao (if he decides to fight at 147) the return of Floyd Mayweather, Miguel Cotto and Paul Williams should he decide to drop back down. There are some mouthwatering matchups in there - let's just hope they get made!!

[CutMeMick]

Whoa! this is great news.

Al correct me if I'm wrong or I have the story mixed up. But you landed on ESPN by one of those "Oppourtunity meets prepartion" moments right?

I remember reading about how the Hit Man Hearns was to be the commentator for ESPN but was a no show and you filled in. Then for the next show instead of waiting to see if the Hit Man would show they just hired you up front?

Which is when you called the fight between Lee vs. LoCicero...
Is this correct?

If so, that's a great story second week on the job and you call that fight...

As for your colum, I agree with most of it minus the Angulo bit cause I don't think he will be a superstar. I could just be going with the flow of his last 2 performances but he looks very beatable to me. I sat ringside for his fight vs. Tsurkan and I was not impressed at all looked tired early on was a bit slapish with his punches and just looked flat for me.

I think on your list I would add;
Arce vs. Darchinyan

[Saddo]

Whoa! this is great news.

Al correct me if I'm wrong or I have the story mixed up. But you landed on ESPN by one of those "Oppourtunity meets prepartion" moments right?

I remember reading about how the Hit Man Hearns was to be the commentator for ESPN but was a no show and you filled in. Then for the next show instead of waiting to see if the Hit Man would show they just hired you up front?

Which is when you called the fight between Lee vs. LoCicero...
Is this correct?

If so, that's a great story second week on the job and you call that fight...

As for your colum, I agree with most of it minus the Angulo bit cause I don't think he will be a superstar. I could just be going with the flow of his last 2 performances but he looks very beatable to me. I sat ringside for his fight vs. Tsurkan and I was not impressed at all looked tired early on was a bit slapish with his punches and just looked flat for me.

I think on your list I would add;
Mijares vs. Darchinyan

intresting story that mate....

thanks for all the comments guys i'm sure Al will be reading them