Jim Lampley wasn't supposed to fall in love with boxing. Instead, he became its voice

Posted May 2, 2025
Jim Lampley has been the voice of boxing for a generation, which is remarkable because the assignment was only supposed to last one fight. In 1986, Lampley had a new contract and a new boss who wanted him out. So Dennis Swanson, the head of the ABC’s sports division, ordered Lampley to cover Mike Tyson’s first fight on network TV. (Los Angeles Times)

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