Boxing (June 20)

[H2O Man]

There are three good boxing cards on television tonight. The best fight, at least on paper, is the Broner vs Porter bout.

In the afternoon-evening, I'll be hanging out with Marvis Frazier and Larry Holmes. There is a good chance that they'll be here tonight, to watch the fights. That said, if any of you are interested, come on over!

[KamaAina]

1. Thoughts on Premier Boxing Champions?

It's great that they're bringing boxing back to non-pay cable channels, but the announcers? I don't know. They ain't Teddy and Joe, that's fo' sho'! And how did they manage to sew up so many different networks at once?!

[H2O Man]

2. Back when Floyd went

to Showtime, I remember writing that the sport was going to make major changes; that move from HBO to Showtime was the tip of the ice cube. A lot had to do with "behind-the-scenes" changes that weren't getting press. But, like any system, it can be compared to a mobile hanging over a baby's crib -- when one piece moves, all others must adjust.

The answer to your question is, quite simply, Al Haymon. Some people consider him the modern version of the old monopoly-holders that damaged the sport. I think that, in cooperation with Mayweather, he's making outstanding fights, and equally important, paying the men who fight.

In my own admittedly obnoxious opinion, I think they'd do much better having me at ringside, as one of the announcers. No agenda here. Just someone who knows and loves the sport.

[KamaAina]

3. That. Would. Rock!

And if they paired you with Al Michaels, you could counter his right-wing barbs with lefty shots of your own!

[H2O Man]

4. Thanks!

My kids & I had a great time with Marvis and Larry last night. I'll try to post a few pictures soon.