Larry Merchant
Larry Merchant | |
|---|---|
| Born | Larry Kaufman February 11, 1931 Brooklyn, New York U.S. |
| Occupations | Television journalist Boxing commentator |
| Notable credit | HBO World Championship Boxing commentator (1978–2012) |
| Spouse | Patricia Stich |
| Children | Two daughters, three step-sons |
Larry Merchant (born Larry Kaufman; February 11, 1931) is an American sportswriter, a longtime commentator for HBO sports presentations of HBO World Championship Boxing, Boxing After Dark and HBO pay-per-view telecasts, called "the greatest television boxing analyst of all time" by some, including ESPN Boxing analyst Dan Rafael. In 2026, he was honored with The Ring magazine's Lifetime Achievement Award.