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margaret thatcher wrote: ↑10 Dec 2022, 21:24 it was an orchestrated 'leave' , gotta get the fans longing to have him back, then bam! the big man makes his triumphant return

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 10:25 David Haye should be on SKY as either presenter or colour commentator. He's a very good talker and obviously knows the game inside out. I'm old enough to remember when commentators didn't show any biased, but that all changed after Harry shouted, "Get in there Frank." Like most on here, Ian Darke was fantastic and would be a welcome return, although he is great doing the footy on BT. Glen and Ian together were excellent, but Glen isn't what he used to be. DAZN pulled a flanker getting Mike Costello and I really enjoy Andy Lee, his 'Homer Simpson' comment was possibly the funniest thing I've ever heard a boxing commentator say. Adam Smith without the bias would be fine, but he ain't gonna change. Laura Woods is a tremendous talent and she would be an excellent presenter for any sports show. Some people on here are saying that people need to be former pros, but that is nonsense. Reg Gutteridge was the best to ever pick up a microphone and he hadn't boxed before. Realistically, SKY aren't going to get Costello or Darke, so they will need to look elsewhere. Ed Robinson doing interviews and roving at ringside is good. I always liked how HBO would go to Harold Lederman for his scores. I would really like that in this country, a knowledgeable, well-spoken former boxing judge giving his scores and opinion on fouls and if points should or should not be taken off.

handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Dec 2022, 09:36 I like Adam Smith, there I said it

handsofstone wrote: ↑11 Dec 2022, 09:36 I like Adam Smith, there I said it

Noxy wrote: ↑11 Dec 2022, 17:43 Has he really left Sky?

prewarboxing wrote: ↑11 Dec 2022, 04:31

keithmoonhangover wrote: ↑26 Nov 2022, 10:25 David Haye should be on SKY as either presenter or colour commentator. He's a very good talker and obviously knows the game inside out. I'm old enough to remember when commentators didn't show any biased, but that all changed after Harry shouted, "Get in there Frank." Like most on here, Ian Darke was fantastic and would be a welcome return, although he is great doing the footy on BT. Glen and Ian together were excellent, but Glen isn't what he used to be. DAZN pulled a flanker getting Mike Costello and I really enjoy Andy Lee, his 'Homer Simpson' comment was possibly the funniest thing I've ever heard a boxing commentator say. Adam Smith without the bias would be fine, but he ain't gonna change. Laura Woods is a tremendous talent and she would be an excellent presenter for any sports show. Some people on here are saying that people need to be former pros, but that is nonsense. Reg Gutteridge was the best to ever pick up a microphone and he hadn't boxed before. Realistically, SKY aren't going to get Costello or Darke, so they will need to look elsewhere. Ed Robinson doing interviews and roving at ringside is good. I always liked how HBO would go to Harold Lederman for his scores. I would really like that in this country, a knowledgeable, well-spoken former boxing judge giving his scores and opinion on fouls and if points should or should not be taken off.

Reg Gutteridge boxed as an amateur before the war. After losing a leg during the war he turned to press reporting and then commentating. His father and uncle, the Gutteridge Twins, and his Grandfather Arthur, were steeped in boxing. He came from boxing royalty

Miles Templeton

big lennox wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 13:20 Really pleased he has come through his Ill health. I, for one, hope he continues to have some involvement in boxing. His absence has been keenly felt.

big lennox wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 13:20 Really pleased he has come through his Ill health. I, for one, hope he continues to have some involvement in boxing. His absence has been keenly felt.

si7dog7 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 13:25

big lennox wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 13:20 Really pleased he has come through his Ill health. I, for one, hope he continues to have some involvement in boxing. His absence has been keenly felt.

100%. I’m not a “fan” but cut the guy a break. Maybe he’s marmite but he’s no villain is he?
I ignore the nasty nonsense on here. Sometimes people really need to have a look at themselves.
Beggars belief.

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 15:59 Would we rather:

Listen to Adam Smith on comms

Listen to Toney Bellew on comms

Listen to David Haye on comms

Id rather have Adam Smith any day of the week.

rhino222 wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 15:59 Would we rather:

Listen to Adam Smith on comms

Listen to Toney Bellew on comms

Listen to David Haye on comms

Id rather have Adam Smith any day of the week.

handsofstone wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 15:53 Think that's great news I've always like Adam Smith, his growling has been missed at Sky,

maverick23 wrote: ↑07 Nov 2023, 02:30

handsofstone wrote: ↑06 Nov 2023, 15:53 Think that's great news I've always like Adam Smith, his growling has been missed at Sky,

People are just commenting on his commentary. He wasn’t the best but I don’t find him as bad as some do in here.

He appeared to be the middle man between promoter and network and essentially did quality control for Sky Sports boxing. I have to say the quality has been a lot worse since he hasn’t been around and I can’t remember a time when U.K. boxing on Sky has been as bad as it has been this year.

I’m glad to hear he’s seemingly doing ok after his battle with cancer. I did get the impression though that he’s leaving Sky based on his Instagram post. Will be interesting to see where he ends up.