Channel 5 brings legendary Al Bernstein to London

Boxing’s back on terrestrial television starting July 23rd with the broadcast of “The Big Brawl” event, which will be anchored by legendary boxing announcer Al Bernstein.

British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) puts his belts on the line against undefeated challenger Tyson Fury (14-0, 10 KOs) in the main event at Wembley Arena in London.

“Boxing is a new venture for Channel Five and we want to create the very best impression,” said Mark Sharman, Executive Producer, S3 Media Ltd. “Fury v Chisora is a great match-up between two unbeaten heavyweights with world title aspirations, so we want a world-class expert to call the fight. They don’t come any bigger than Al Bernstein and I know the viewers will enjoy the benefits of his insight and expertise.”

Bernstein, a highly respected boxing authority for more than three decades, will join blow-by-blow announcer Mark Pougatch (that should be interesting - Ed.) at ringside. Bernstein was a boxing analyst for ESPN from 1980 to 2003, covered boxing for NBC during the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games, and has been a popular boxing announcer since 2003 for Showtime Championship Boxing.  

"While this fight certainly resonates for British boxing fans,” Bernstein commented, “it now has wider implications and interest. The winner has an excellent chance of fighting for the heavyweight title. But, that aside, perhaps the most salient part of this match is that it will very likely be an exciting shootout – something we don't often see in the heavyweight division. A lot is at stake and the styles of these two fighters should make it an entertaining match."