Will Hopkins become a commentator one day?

[Onix]

There is no doubt in my mind that Hopkins is an intelligent man who can be a great commentator, but I have a feeling that his ego would cloud what's going on in the ring in front of him, he may go off on tangents about how he did something or how this fighter is doing it wrong because he's not doing what he did etc.

But it could work out if he left all that at home.

[Taeth]

There is no doubt in my mind that Hopkins is an intelligent man who can be a great commentator, but I have a feeling that his ego would cloud what's going on in the ring in front of him, he may go off on tangents about how he did something or how this fighter is doing it wrong because he's not doing what he did etc.

But it could work out if he left all that at home.

I don't think so, I think he knows how to check his ego at the door, I mean he isn't anymore cocky than Roy Jones, and Roy was a really good commentator.

As for Max Kellerman, he is one of the best boxing commentators for actually seeing it like it is. Guys like Larry Merchant may be controversial, and Jim Lamphley is obviously the voice of boxing, but Max knows way more about the sport, he is enthusiatic, and he truly loves the sport. The rest of the HBO team is just there for a pay check.

[Lance Uppercut]

I didn't think Hopkins was that good. I dont think he has the vocabulary for the job.

[Gandalf]

As Mick said, he seems to be on that path.

But I dont think I could ever enjoy listening to Hopkins. I dont think boxers make good commentators in general. Foreman was the archetype boxing commentator. So bad. Jones Jr was okay in spots but didnt grow.

In response to Taeth, I find Kellerman pretty lame. He seems like an over enthusiastic schoolboy all too often. Now, Larry Merchant is cool. Has a really good boxing brain on him and would doubtlessly look stupid laced up. As any good commentator should. Boxing will be a lesser thing without him.

[JonnyFolds]

I think one of the best guest analysts they had on was Nate Campbell. He really knows his game and seems like a really genuine guy. Foreman was good.
I think all boxers show that side of "this is how I would do it" when they see a fight in front of them. I get so bored listening to Lennox "he needs to work the jab" "if he would pump his left hand out there he could keep the guy still" ALWAYS harping on the damn jab. I mean, I get it. You made a career out of a beautiful jab, but not everyone has your physique!