Why don't people like Max Kellerman?

[El Kabong]

I don't mind Max at all....I think he's a nice guy he knows and respects the sport and he adds some youth to the sportscast.


I think he is a hard fit in the 3 person system HBO uses....I think he can do the play by play and do interviews...he's like a blend of Merchant and Lampley.

When you combine him with Bob Papa I think they find it hard to firgure out who is going to say what and Lennox is a bit awkward at times too.


I think if the chemistry was better during the broadcast I think more people would like him

[Kel]

I think the guys a bit annoying and his voice is uninteresting

[TitoFan]

I like the fact that Max certainly does not lack for enthusiasm. And that IS important for a sport that can certainly use more new fans. He can come across a little comical, with his bugged-out eyes and loud voice, giving the impression he's had wa-a-ay too much caffeine. But he's knowledgeable and obviously loves the sport. Lederman's pretty much useless. The rest of the guys are OK. Lennox I liked as a boxer, but he's a little too bland for me as a broadcaster (the opposite of Max, I guess).

[uptoscratch]

For a while I detested him, either he's gotten better over the last several months or I've gotten more used to him, probably a little of both.

For one, when he gets excited his voice does get really annoying, although I think he's getting better at controlling this. Second, his interview skills need work. I think he forgets that when he's doing an interview, he's not commentating -- he needs to ask a question and let the fighter answer.

He also has the bizarre fetish with referencing old-time boxers -- he's always comparing so-and-so to Billy Conn or Rocky Graziano or whoever. I know he does it to show off his knowledge of the sport -- which I don't doubt he has in abundance -- but in light of his age it just makes him sound ridiculous.

I think mainly he just suffers in comparison to Larry Merchant, who, with all due respect to the OP, does know what he's talking about even if I don't always agree with his opinions.

[LEGION]

Taeth already hit it on the head in regards to my personal dislike for Kreepy Kellerman; he's obnoxious and condescending. And furthermore, he has frog eyes and a voice like Kermit the Frog, which is annoying to listen to. I actually used to like him in ESPN on FNF's, as he didn't seem as absurd as he is now. He seems like he's got some sort of holier than thou attitude. He knows boxing; but I'd rather listen to someone else than him; as I know enough about the sport without needing to listen to his scratch-ass voice squeaking out his opinions. Too bad ole' dude didn't whack him with a hammer instead of his brother. And that ridiculous rap video he made was silly to the point of being criminal.

[Deanrw]

The best two commentators ever to team up were Tim Ryan and Gil Clancy. Back in the 80's, if you watched CBS sports, you got a treat with them two.

They worked off each other perfectly, seamlessly and never tried to hog the mic.

HBO's commentary is too crowded with too many trying to grab airtime. It is a shame, because they are all talented, but just don't work well together.

[Spicoli]

Maybe Im crazy, I like Max. He can be a little goofy and gets real excited But does know His S!!! and history although he can be a little in your face and arrogant with it. He Is a horrible Interviewer but He's not afraid to call out Lampley when he call those invisable Punches and mis states stuff.
IT seems he has spats with Lennox lewis alot ??His work on ESPN was great aside from the "Fonzie" phase he went through with the jackets

[RozzySean]

I like Kellerman. When he's condesending, he's usually on the money. RJJ does a great job as a analyst, better than Lennox. Foreman was OK. Al Bernstein on showtime is still the best.

[El Kabong]

Foreman was a great announcer I loved it when he was on. He called Vitali's KO of Kirk Johnson right before the round started just from hearing what Johnson's corner was telling him to do.


....I am just glad Jim Rome is waaaaaaay far away from boxing

[Macho]

Well for be honest, im realy like the most of comentarist and also i like when Roy Jones gives his comments too , most of them are very Imparcially , in this sport we know that each comentarist have his preference , but his job is to be Imparcially in his comments , but Kellerman in the last fight of P.Williams vs Quintana, he wasnt Imparcially,when Quintana was taken the lead of the fight , because i remenber when his partner ask him " Hey are we seeing the same fight?" and when the fight finished his last comment was "NOW I SEE THAT MIGUEL COTTO IS GOOD" cmon guys we all know that Cotto is good or What ,Is possible that he doesnt like cotto like a boxer ? That is what i see about Kellerman maybe he is good , but have to change some attitud that some fans dont like it ........

[Kel]

Well for be honest, im realy like the most of comentarist and also i like when Roy Jones gives his comments too , most of them are very Parcially , in this sport we know that each comentarist have his preference , but his job is to be Parcially in his comments , but Kellerman in the last fight of P.Williams vs Quintana, he didnt was Parcially,when Quintana was taken the lead of the fight , because i remenber when his partner ask him " Hey are we seeing the same fight?" and when the fight finished his last comment was "NOW I SEE THAT MIGUEL COTTO IS GOOD" cmon guys we all know that Cotto is good or What ,Is possible that he doesnt like cotto like a boxer ? That is what i see about Kellerman maybe he is good , but have to change some attitud that some fans dont like it ........

So what are you saying?

[SigmaMu]

I have yet to warm up to this guy. Too young IMO but then again, sometimes Larry says some of the stupidest shiet and Jim ask's some of the stupidest questions considering he has been doing this for a very long time.
I much rather hear any of these guys before having to hear Teddy Atlas. He has analogies for phuking everything and nothing at the same time and when he get's into these analogies, he seems to prolong them just a little too much for my liking.

[Puya]

Well for be honest, I'm really like the most of comentarist and also i like when Roy Jones gives his comments too , most of them are very Imparcially , in this sport we know that each commentaries have his preference , but his job is to be Impartially in his comments , but Kellerman in the last fight of P.Williams vs Quintana, he wasn't Impartially,when Quintana was taken the lead of the fight , because i remember when his partner ask him " Hey are we seeing the same fight?" and when the fight finished his last comment was "NOW I SEE THAT MIGUEL COTTO IS GOOD" cmon guys we all know that Cotto is good or What ,Is possible that he doesn't like cotto like a boxer ? That is what i see about Kellerman maybe he is good , but have to change some attitude that some fans dont like it ........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbRanu7hBzI

[Taeth]

Foreman was a great announcer I loved it when he was on. He called Vitali's KO of Kirk Johnson right before the round started just from hearing what Johnson's corner was telling him to do.


....I am just glad Jim Rome is waaaaaaay far away from boxing

There are a lot of times where Foreman was proven wrong seconds after he saying something I was just watching Cotto-Torres and he just said that Cotto couldn't hurt Torres when the next punch Cotto landed(A right cross) laid Torres out flat and pretty much ended any chance he had of winning.

[El Kabong]

There are a lot of times where Foreman was proven wrong seconds after he saying something I was just watching Cotto-Torres and he just said that Cotto couldn't hurt Torres when the next punch Cotto landed(A right cross) laid Torres out flat and pretty much ended any chance he had of winning.

....that fight could have gone either way and honestly Cotto did look horrible for a long time in that fight