I think it's hard to compare commentators, because IMO there are three different types in boxing: 1) blow by blow commentary, 2) color commentary and, 3) expert commentary.

I like Jim Lampley's CC, but to me he gets overbearing with his BBB. Especially at first, he calls every single punch, and of course, I'll find myself disagreeing with some of what he sees. As a matter of fact, I'm hard pressed to think of a BBBC that I really like.

I think my fav EC is RJJ. He's very articulate and insightful. I also like Stewart, he knows the game.

I can't help but like Larry Merchant, he's just good entertainment!

Seems we're talking about non HBO commentators as well. I just want to say I actually think that Teddy Atlas is very knowledgeable, but he gets so annoying when he repeats the same thing over and over. Also, whenever he asks a guest a question about fight strategy, he poses it in a way that tries to lead them to answer in support of his opinion.

I remember watching a classic fight from the 40s. The commentator was very unobtrusive. The fight was pretty one sided, but the commentator avoided saying who he thought was winning.