Classy Move by HBO

captainanddew wrote:Per Kieran Mulvaney's podcast on ESPN. Nick Charles who is terminally ill, is going to call the opening bout on HBO's Gamboa card, Garcia vs Remillard. He has never worked for HBO and it is a gracious tribute to the man to have him call that fight.

Tobe wrote:Agreed, that's a class move. I didn't know he was ill; dude always looked leathery as hell though. Great tribute to a real broadcasting veteran.

gomez1012 wrote:Yea should be great to hear

So Charles and Max for Garcia vs Remillard?

Mikey (Levittown, NY)
What will Nick Charles' role be on Saturday night?

Dan Rafael
(12:35 PM)
HBO showed a lot of class by inviting Nick to call the opening bout with Garcia and Remillard. So from what I understand, Bob Papa will introduce Nick, who will call that fight with Max and Roy. And then Bob will take over and call the main event. Classy move by HBO. Nick did some work for HBO PPV (TVKO back then) years ago, but he is far more identified for his work on Showtime, which did not make such an offer. I spoke to Nick last Sunday and he was very excited about doing the fight and also excited about coming to AC and seeing so many of his boxing friends. I am looking forward to see him.