Lennox Lewis gets into the Hall. So does Merchant.

[holmcall]

Great point on respect. I have always sensed that Larry has a somewhat subconcious dislike for boxers. Whether it derives from his diminutive size or feisty attitude, I don't know, but I do know that he never, ever gives lesser known fighters any props. I doubt he even knows who they are. And Larry is the guy who once said Courage Tshabalala would be the next Tyson. Uh huh.

He also commented about Micky Ward's "lack of courage" when Ward fough against Alfonzo Gonzalez on the Whittiker-De La Hoya undercard. Ward shut him and the rest of the team up when he iced the undefeated Mexcican bomber with twoi lethal shots to his liver. Clearyl, Merchant had done no rseearch on Micky and was Aand did not have a clue as to his MO. In my mind, Larry is somewhat lazy and wings it far too often.

Compared to guys like Farhood and Charles, I like Larry, but should he be inducted into a BOXING hall of fame. Give me a break here.

He is a mainstay of the sport...One of the games most recognizable faces as a non participant......

Come on Daxx, you can give me more than that. Ted Bundy had a recognizable face too. My thing is that the Hall should not have an "Observer" section in it. Just boxers, trainers, referees, and maybe promoters. Let the BWAA give Merchant his awards. I will say this, howevere, the feelings on him are pretty split. Some hate him; other love him. Contraversy is not a bad thing.

[CGM]

I suppose that "let's get ready to rumbllllllllle" guy is going to be in the hall too, if he aint already.

[Kel]

I suppose that "let's get ready to rumbllllllllle" guy is going to be in the hall too, if he aint already.

Buffer should be, along with Jimmy Lennon Jr

[DaxxKahn]

Great point on respect. I have always sensed that Larry has a somewhat subconcious dislike for boxers. Whether it derives from his diminutive size or feisty attitude, I don't know, but I do know that he never, ever gives lesser known fighters any props. I doubt he even knows who they are. And Larry is the guy who once said Courage Tshabalala would be the next Tyson. Uh huh.

He also commented about Micky Ward's "lack of courage" when Ward fough against Alfonzo Gonzalez on the Whittiker-De La Hoya undercard. Ward shut him and the rest of the team up when he iced the undefeated Mexcican bomber with twoi lethal shots to his liver. Clearyl, Merchant had done no rseearch on Micky and was Aand did not have a clue as to his MO. In my mind, Larry is somewhat lazy and wings it far too often.

Compared to guys like Farhood and Charles, I like Larry, but should he be inducted into a BOXING hall of fame. Give me a break here.

He is a mainstay of the sport...One of the games most recognizable faces as a non participant......

Come on Daxx, you can give me more than that. Ted Bundy had a recognizable face too. My thing is that the Hall should not have an "Observer" section in it. Just boxers, trainers, referees, and maybe promoters. Let the BWAA give Merchant his awards. I will say this, howevere, the feelings on him are pretty split. Some hate him; other love him. Contraversy is not a bad thing.

Well c'mon now Your starting to open up other things here...You are now saying that you don't think there should a catagory for non participants such as announcers etc....Which is OK and your opinion...You are not the first person I have heard say that and will not be the last I am sure....

BUT with that being said...

The fact is there is a catagory for those guys and since there is Merchant is someone who fits the bill to be inducted.....

I mean hey I am not a fan of Ryan Seacrest but the guy got a Star on the Walk Of Fame.....Last I knew it was for Movie Stars not a host of 1 fraking singing reality show.....Yet I guess it is "The Walk Of Fame" and the show is probably one of the Highest Rated ever on TV so he is Famous

I know crazy analogy but I think you get the point

[holmcall]

Like I said. Merchant can create heated arguments because he is so contraversial. We shall have to agree to disagree on this one--but I do respect your point of view. And I awlways respect a good debate.

[holmcall]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

[CGM]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Dunno, he covered football too.

He claimed with disgust that he was finished with boxing after the beating Holmes laid on Cobb. Did he hold true to that claim? I can't recall.

[holmcall]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Dunno, he covered football too.

He claimed with disgust that he was finished with boxing after the beating Holmes laid on Cobb. Did he hold true to that claim? I can't recall.

Yes. He truly did.

[Spicoli]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Dunno, he covered football too.

He claimed with disgust that he was finished with boxing after the beating Holmes laid on Cobb. Did he hold true to that claim? I can't recall.

Pretty sure he did.MNF was his bread & butter.Seemed to ride The Ali train coming into boxing.

The worst Ive seen Merchant was his pompous hollier than thou tirads against Hopkins.Just seemed like it was personal.His call in the Hakkar fight was crap'olla.....as was Hakkar being ranked as a mandatory and HBO seeing fit to OK it for air.

In an odd way,I do admire him for saying what is on his mind....He really could care less what people think it seems??He and Max Kellerman might just come to blows one day

[DaxxKahn]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Dunno, he covered football too.

He claimed with disgust that he was finished with boxing after the beating Holmes laid on Cobb. Did he hold true to that claim? I can't recall.

Pretty sure he did.MNF was his bread & butter.Seemed to ride The Ali train coming into boxing.

The worst Ive seen Merchant was his pompous hollier than thou tirads against Hopkins.Just seemed like it was personal.His call in the Hakkar fight was crap'olla.....as was Hakkar being ranked as a mandatory and HBO seeing fit to OK it for air.

In an odd way,I do admire him for saying what is on his mind....He really could care less what people think it seems??He and Max Kellerman might just come to blows one day

I favor Merchant....He has shown his mean streak in the past....We all remember the fan he turned bitch out for disrupting an interview...

Anyone ever see this pic?

Old Larry Boy when he still went by Kaufmann..

Max doesn't want any of that....Plus Lampley would probably throw in a few sucker shots during the melee and Pick Kellermans wallet..

[DaxxKahn]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Sure he should...(Think he is already?)...

Howard was the voice of Boxing in the 70's on television...Some of his interviews with Ali are classic....

[holmcall]

HHHhhhmmm. What about Howard Cosell?

Sure he should...(Think he is already?)...

Howard was the voice of Boxing in the 70's on television...Some of his interviews with Ali are classic....

We agree on that one. He is not yet in. He may not get in because of the way he dissed boxing after the Holmes-Cobb fight.