Diamante's replacement

[Coco]

Despite the sh1t hair and repeating surnames I've always liked Diamante, he's far better than the current version of Buffer, I've seen a few of his interviews and he's clued up on the sport top to bottom and clearly does his homework, I'd be disappointed if he's been bullsh1tting but it doesn't look good

In the age when everyone's on the mental health/drug/alcohol sympathy bandwagon I'd be surprised if Matchroom etc went along with the charade

Actually the repeating of surnames is what I like best about him.

[handsofstone]

Despite the sh1t hair and repeating surnames I've always liked Diamante, he's far better than the current version of Buffer, I've seen a few of his interviews and he's clued up on the sport top to bottom and clearly does his homework, I'd be disappointed if he's been bullsh1tting but it doesn't look good

In the age when everyone's on the mental health/drug/alcohol sympathy bandwagon I'd be surprised if Matchroom etc went along with the charade

Actually the repeating of surnames is what I like best about him.

Is it homage to the fella who used to do old Tyson fights?

[margaret thatcher]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

[garethhop]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

[Counter-puncher]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

[Frostieballs]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

I thought it pre dated even microphones, when they said the name to both sides of the venue.

Either way it is really annoying. It makes no sense anymore and is just a gimmick to get attention.

[Controversial]

Diamante is widely known for his trademarked catchphrase ‘The fight starts now’ but is also known for other key trait.

Fans will have become accustomed to his style of repeating the surname of each boxer twice when announcing them to the crowd.

For example, Diamante will introduce Anthony Joshua with an emphatic ‘ANTHONY JOSHUA!’, before pausing until the noise has subsided and then add another quieter ‘Joshua’.

This practice began in his days at smaller venues, where the announcer wanted to make sure the whole crowd heard the name of each competitor – even those at the back.

Diamante said: “Growing up I loved it when guys did it. My two favourite announcers were Mark Bureau and Ed Derian and they didn’t do the huge fights, but they were great announcers.

“They would always repeat the surnames and I always loved that as a kid.

“It was one of those things – I grew up watching the fights and loving the fights. Hearing that with the music just sounds right to me.

“[Saying the names twice] originally started many, many years ago. Back in the day some of the of the speaker systems weren’t that great and guys would call out the name once and then do it [again to a different part of the arena], so guys can hear it on the other side”.

[robster]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

I thought it pre dated even microphones, when they said the name to both sides of the venue.

Either way it is really annoying. It makes no sense anymore and is just a gimmick to get attention.

You're right, it was used early, 1920's, when the crowd was so big and the PA was so poor it was actually needed.

Ed Derian did it as a gimmick in the 80's



and Diamante does it for the same reason, as a gimmick and to get attention. He's even started doing it at weigh ins. I'll bet if another MC started doing it, Diamante would claim that it's his

[Frostieballs]

The guy is a plank.

[milpool]

Despite the sh1t hair and repeating surnames I've always liked Diamante, he's far better than the current version of Buffer, I've seen a few of his interviews and he's clued up on the sport top to bottom and clearly does his homework, I'd be disappointed if he's been bullsh1tting but it doesn't look good

In the age when everyone's on the mental health/drug/alcohol sympathy bandwagon I'd be surprised if Matchroom etc went along with the charade

Agree with this summary, although I don't mind the repeating of the surnames!
There's something not quite right about his story although I put it down to him over exaggerating his injuries in the same way that the guy in the office who is always off sick hasn't just got a cold, he's got a tropical disease and is lucky to be alive.

[Controversial]

You're right, it was used early, 1920's, when the crowd was so big and the PA was so poor it was actually needed.

Ed Derian did it as a gimmick in the 80's


and Diamante does it for the same reason, as a gimmick and to get attention. He's even started doing it at weigh ins. I'll bet if another MC started doing it, Diamante would claim that it's his

Tbf Diamante has always said he repeats the names twice as a nod back to the old times and said Ed Derian was a favourite of his who also done it, I don't think he's ever claimed to be the only one.

[robster]

Tbf Diamante has always said he repeats the names twice as a nod back to the old times and said Ed Derian was a favourite of his who also done it, I don't think he's ever claimed to be the only one.

I agree with what you say here, I obviously wasn't clear in my post. My point was, if another current announcer started doing it, I'm sure he would claim that it is NOW his thing. Just my opinion based on observations though.

[margaret thatcher]

I wonder if the miracle man's able to pull his arm off as a trick at parties

or if someone needs to reach something from a really high space, can he pull off the one arm, and then hold it up with his other

[dookus]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

[Frostieballs]

Despite the sh1t hair and repeating surnames I've always liked Diamante, he's far better than the current version of Buffer, I've seen a few of his interviews and he's clued up on the sport top to bottom and clearly does his homework, I'd be disappointed if he's been bullsh1tting but it doesn't look good

In the age when everyone's on the mental health/drug/alcohol sympathy bandwagon I'd be surprised if Matchroom etc went along with the charade

Agree with this summary, although I don't mind the repeating of the surnames!
There's something not quite right about his story although I put it down to him over exaggerating his injuries in the same way that the guy in the office who is always off sick hasn't just got a cold, he's got a tropical disease and is lucky to be alive.

I don’t understand why you don’t mind the surname repeating.

It drives me potty! It doesn’t serve a purpose!!! Argghh

[milpool]

Despite the sh1t hair and repeating surnames I've always liked Diamante, he's far better than the current version of Buffer, I've seen a few of his interviews and he's clued up on the sport top to bottom and clearly does his homework, I'd be disappointed if he's been bullsh1tting but it doesn't look good

In the age when everyone's on the mental health/drug/alcohol sympathy bandwagon I'd be surprised if Matchroom etc went along with the charade

Agree with this summary, although I don't mind the repeating of the surnames!
There's something not quite right about his story although I put it down to him over exaggerating his injuries in the same way that the guy in the office who is always off sick hasn't just got a cold, he's got a tropical disease and is lucky to be alive.

I don’t understand why you don’t mind the surname repeating.

It drives me potty! It doesn’t serve a purpose!!! Argghh

I guess it just reminds me of watching fights from the 80’s like some of Mike Tyson’s early knock over jobs.
I can see how it would irritate other people though!

[forcefraser]

Nothing beats omitting Dodson's name completely then following it up with Paul Gwwwaaaaaarghhhhh

I miss old sticky teeth

[JamesPhilips]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

[JamesPhilips]

I wonder if the miracle man's able to pull his arm off as a trick at parties

or if someone needs to reach something from a really high space, can he pull off the one arm, and then hold it up with his other

[CaptainSpacerod]

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

Brilliant comment

[handsofstone]

Walter Mitty. Mitty

[Fightnight Scores]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

This thread is insane

We've gone from shock and saddened from his unfortunate incident, dicussing the fine margins of spinal injuries and recovery times, to digging a bit deeper into the man and unravelling a talent for miracle recoveries after biking accidents

Some people have always hated his double name announcement, others like it.
Some people like his somewhat sincere love for the sport and see him as a knowledgeable fan, others find him arrogant and false.

But when you take step back and look - we see a man of 50 years of age, white, tall with ridiculously long dreadlock hair, making a brand of himself, he has his catch phrase and he repeats boxers names to separate himself from his peers, very image conscious with his look, his hats and cigars, and of course his motorbike.
He's very much the opposite of what you're supposed to be as a middle aged bloke. So maybe he does love himself some attention.

[handsofstone]

I just put it down to him being American but aye your right

[GreenLightning]

i read they used to repeat surnames twice because the audio on the mics was unreliable back in those days, so they did it to make sure ppl got 2 chances to hear the name of each fighter

Which I guess is very similar to ensuring that if you haven't had enough people hear about your one incredible brush with death after an accident, then you repeat another story about an incredible brush with death after an accident.

Absolute pro.

This thread is insane

We've gone from shock and saddened from his unfortunate incident, dicussing the fine margins of spinal injuries and recovery times, to digging a bit deeper into the man and unravelling a talent for miracle recoveries after biking accidents

Some people have always hated his double name announcement, others like it.
Some people like his somewhat sincere love for the sport and see him as a knowledgeable fan, others find him arrogant and false.

But when you take step back and look - we see a man of 50 years of age, white, tall with ridiculously long dreadlock hair, making a brand of himself, he has his catch phrase and he repeats boxers names to separate himself from his peers, very image conscious with his look, his hats and cigars, and of course his motorbike.
He's very much the opposite of what you're supposed to be as a middle aged bloke. So maybe he does love himself some attention.

Being a habitually lying narcissist is just good marketing nowadays, all about the "brand"

He seriously has "Diamante" branded cigars ffs

[The Gratest]

I bet that's not even his real name. Probably something more like Bruce or Peter.