On a side note I'd bloody love to have a go at doing the ring announcing!
I like John; ok maybe he isn't the most catchy of MC's in boxing but he's a good guy; he did a fantastic documentary on the radio about the Thrilla in Manilla recently.
I'd just like him to get people's names right and say them so they are at least slightly legible. He's too busy growling away to actually realise he's fornicating it up big style.
I'll tell you a couple of things about John McDonald behind the scenes. Firstly , he never forgets someones name - which surprises me about the mistake he made on Saturday. Secondly and most importantly, he is a great fan of all the boxers and cares passionately about them. Have a look at previous shows , when a boxer is hurt , who is first into the ring,alongside the doctor, showing obvious compassion. Yes, he's a cheeky so and so, but deep down a decent bloke and doesn't deserve the criticism from some of the half wits on this forum. One of whom openly admits being drunk and taking illegal drugs , which I assume is what he meant with 'Bobby Hope' .