Merchant was a staple of HBOs boxing coverage from 1978 until his retirement in 2012.
He offered expert analysis opposite his longtime partner at the mic, Jim Lampley, who provided the blow-by-blow.
A long-time champion & then a has-been who finally retired.
Larry Merchant at 2016 Conference, UCLAGetty
So long, champ.
The commentator responded, I wish I was 50 years younger and I would kick your ass.
