“Proud to Have Been a Part”: Legendary Commentator Pens Heartfelt Message Following Showtime Sport’s Exit From Boxing

Showtime has had a great run in the sport of boxing! Until Showtime came along, HBO had the entire field to themselves. Unfortunately, however, both networks had to exit the boxing scene. Last night, Showtime hosted their final event with a super middleweight main event with David Morrell against Sena Agbeko. So, legendary commentator Michael Buffer bid farewell to the network.

There were incredible moments throughout their time in the sports. Emotions flew, upsets were witnessed, and history was made through their events. So, as the network looks to exit the sport, many boxing giants turned to social media to express their thoughts. Among them, Michael Buffer, who announced countless fights for the network, wrote his final words for Showtime on X (formerly Twitter).

Michael Buffer claims he was the first announcer for Showtime

After last night’s fight, Showtime shared a compilation of the best fights they have held in the span of their operations as the final message to the boxing world. Soon, Al Bernstein found it and retweeted it, attracting attention from Buffer. So, Buffer wrote, “Great video – a history of great fights.” He went on to look back at the time he worked with Showtime.

“I’m proud to have been a part of SHOWTIME BOXING in the early yrs as their ring announcer & the 1st to say “ITS SHOWTIME!”- a phrase created by Jay Larkin-the creative star of SHOWTIME BOXING along w/producer David Dinkins Jr R.I.P. Jay,” wrote Buffer. With Buffer’s message out of the way, here’s what Al Bernstein wrote in his goodbye message.

Showtime’s Hall of Fame boxing analyst bids farewell

Al Bernstein quickly wrote about Showtime’s exit as the post began circulating. “Emotional night as we said goodbye on@ShowtimeBoxing,” wrote Bernstein. He went on to convey his gratitude for all the boxers who fought in their events, the staff that worked with Showtime, and the people who tuned in to watch.

“Emotional night as we said goodbye on@ShowtimeBoxing. We’re grateful to the wonderful boxers who performed so well & courageously, to our colleagues at@showtime& most of all to the fans who tuned in to see the show,” wrote Bernstein. The legendary analyst concluded by suggesting it was a great ride, but he is looking forward to the future. 

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As Showtime packs up their bags, legendary commentator and the hall of fame analyst pen their final words to Showtime. Despite decades of successful events, Showtime’s time in boxing came to an inevitable end. However, surely others would take their place to continue the legacy of the sport. What do you think about Showtime’s exit? 

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