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Hace 2 días · Howard Cosell, the dominant sports voice of that era, who was one of the announcers, supposedly said, “Ladies and gentlemen, the Bronx is burning!” Somehow, ...
Hace 4 días · This was a Mexican household. And, like many good Mexican households, they were not unfamiliar with the sport of boxing, with fights playing on ABC’s Wide World of Sports when available. This included, most recently, the January fight between Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden, with the inimitable commentating of Howard Cosell.
Hace 4 días · Many Americans vehemently condemned Ali’s stand, though one of Ali’s earliest defenders was famed sports broadcaster Howard Cosell, who had covered and praised the fighter since the beginning of his career as Cassius Clay.
Hace 4 días · Standing in a boxing ring with Howard Cosell, the master of ceremonies, Leonard announced his retirement, saying a bout with Hagler would unfortunately never happen. Leonard maintained his eye was fully healed, but that he just didn't want to box anymore.
Hace 3 días · Howard Cosell – (1918–1995, covered boxing, later denounced the sport; lead announcer on Monday Night Football for most of its existence): ABC (US) 1953–1985 Mike Costello – BBC Radio 5 Live 2005–2021, DAZN 2021-present
Hace 5 días · On December 8, 1980, one of the most memorable moments of MNF occurred when Cosell announced in a news flash that John Lennon had been shot and killed in New York City. Monday Night Football was the first national broadcast to announce his death.
Hace 5 días · Riddle entered the ring and said he was on-scene reporter “Bro-Sell” (a take on Howard Cosell for those of you under the age of 40). Riddle asked Styles about the situation with Omos.
