What are your criticisms of the boxing programming at HBO/Showtime?

[El Kabong]

I HATE Jim Grey...he's an annoying little shit and thank God James Toney scared the hell out of him

[shza]

I HATE Jim Grey...he's an annoying little shit

Thank god someone here is being sensible. I was about to make the same response. Whereas Larry Merchant can make interviews uncomfortable in a good, aggressive way, Grey makes them uncomfortable in an awkward, cringeworthy way. And the guy has zero charisma; he seems nervous almost all of the time, like he's afraid of what the response to his questions/comments is going to be. I have no idea how he ever got into the sportscasting business -- totally wrong for the job.

I agree with Rantcatrat about Kellerman. I always liked him, but he's really matured and gotten quite good.

I sort of agree with miles about Lampley and Steward. Tarver has definitely surpassed Steward for me. But I don't love Showtime's version of Lampley either -- I can't even remember his name (not Gus Johnson -- the other one; Gus Johnson, btw, is obviously the very worst commentator to ever touch either network (both, in fact!)). Bernstein has always been a favorite of mine though.