Jim Lampley, the legendary boxing commentator, joined PPV.com in 2023 as part of its team to provide commentary for major boxing events. This move marked Lampley’s return to the sport after a hiatus. He had been a central figure in boxing broadcasting for decades, primarily as the voice of HBO Boxing until the network ended its boxing coverage in 2018.
Lampley’s role with PPV.com includes providing insights and commentary on major pay-per-view (PPV) fights, allowing fans to enjoy his familiar voice and expert analysis during big events. His return to boxing was widely celebrated by fans and the boxing community, given his long-standing association with some of the sport’s most memorable moments.
PPV.com is a relatively new platform designed to host and stream pay-per-view events, offering a modern alternative to traditional cable-based PPV services. Lampley’s involvement has helped raise the profile of the platform and attract boxing enthusiasts who value his knowledgeable and passionate commentary.
Lampley is set to call the Canelo-Berlanga fight in Las Vegas and spoke to us about the fight and the state of boxing.
Canelo Álvarez is set to defend his WBC, WBA, and WBO super-middleweight titles against Edgar Berlanga on September 14, 2024, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This highly anticipated matchup is part of the long-standing boxing rivalry between Mexico and Puerto Rico. Berlanga, known for his knockout power, remains undefeated with 22 wins, but faces a major step up in competition against Canelo, one of the sport’s biggest names.
Berlanga has been on a strong run, but some of his recent fights, such as a points win over Marcelo Coceres, showed that he may face challenges against the elite level. Meanwhile, Canelo is coming off a successful defense of his titles in a victory over Jaime Munguia earlier this year.
In addition to the main event, the fight card also includes a WBA middleweight title bout between Erislandy Lara and Danny Garcia, adding further excitement to the event.
