Larry Merchant

Larry Merchant

Born: February 11, 1931
in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Larry Merchant (born Larry Kaufman) 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.

Movies for Larry Merchant...

I Am Durán
Title: I Am Durán
Character: Himself
Released: June 3, 2019
Type: Movie
The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence. From his days shining shoes on the street, to packing out arenas across the world, this is the story of modern Panama and its most celebrated child.
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Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
Title: Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes
Character: Self
Released: August 2, 2018
Type: Movie
The life and times of Muhammed Ali shown through the lens of his numerous appearances on The Dick Cavett Show. The film features new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett Show.
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Foreman
Title: Foreman
Character: Self
Released: September 13, 2017
Type: Movie
Cast as America’s Villain in the famed Rumble in the Jungle against Muhammad Ali, George Foreman lost one of the greatest fights in sports history. Immediately after the defeat, "Big George" fell into a spiral that made him abandon boxing and spend 10 years becoming an ordained minister following a near death experience. 20 years later on and into his 40’s, Foreman began an improbable climb back to the summit of world boxing becoming the heroic figure he’d always been destined to be, and writing one of the greatest underdog stories ever told.
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Back in the Day
Title: Back in the Day
Character: Larry Merchant
Released: May 20, 2016
Type: Movie
A young boxer is taken under the wing of a mob boss after his mother dies and his father is run out of town for being an abusive alcoholic.
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The Best of It
Title: The Best of It
Character: as himself
Released: May 3, 2016
Type: Movie
THE BEST OF IT takes an unflinching look at the life of a professional gambler. The character driven documentary focuses on the lives of Boston, The Shrink, Dink, and Banker who all chose to make a living betting sports. A gambler selects this profession despite knowing the life they fancied tends to chew up and spit out even the most seasoned gambler—an all too common tale in Las Vegas. A feud between Boston and The Shrink develops after accusations are made about gambling debts, but a gambler’s actual bank account balance is often based on rumors and half-truths. The outcome of a gambler is as unpredictable as the the games they bet.
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Grudge Match
Title: Grudge Match
Character: Larry Merchant
Released: December 25, 2013
Type: Movie
A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match.
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Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward
Title: Legendary Nights: The Tale of Gatti-Ward
Character: Self
Released: October 19, 2013
Type: Movie
The brutal trilogy of light-welterweight fights between Arturo 'Thunder' Gatti and 'Irish' Mickey Ward is the focus of this documentary.
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Klitschko
Title: Klitschko
Character: Himself
Released: June 16, 2011
Type: Movie
Klitschko tells the captivating story of the boxing worlds most famous brothers: Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko. From the socialist drill of their childhood in the Ukraine, and their first successes as amateurs, to their move to Germany and subsequent rise as international stars on the verge of holding the championship titles of all five boxing federations (Wladimir secured this with his unanimous World Boxing Association win against David Haye on July 2nd, 2011). Along the way they experience defeats and setbacks, low points and triumphant comebacks as well as conflicts with each other. Exciting conversations with companions and opponents, including the very first with the Klitschkos parents, give insight into their personal lives, plus never-before-seen footage of the draining preparations for a fight, and the spectacular boxing matches. Director Sebastian Dehnhardt composes an intimate and fascinating portrait of two exceptional athletes who are, before all else, brothers.
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The Fighter
Title: The Fighter
Character: Fight Announcer
Released: December 10, 2010
Type: Movie
Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
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Rocky Balboa
Title: Rocky Balboa
Character: HBO Commentator
Released: December 20, 2006
Type: Movie
His Wife is dead and his Son hates him, but this old man still has fight in him! When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging Rocky to a nationally televised, 10-round exhibition bout. To the surprise of his son and friends, Rocky agrees to come out of retirement and face an opponent who's faster, stronger, and thirty years his junior.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Manuel Baldomir
Character: Himself
Released: November 4, 2006
Type: Movie
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Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story
Title: Out From Ali's Shadow: The Larry Holmes Story
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 2006
Type: Movie
Larry Holmes is undeniably one of the greatest boxers in heavyweight history, but, despite his accomplishments, he never managed to escape the presence of the beloved Muhammad Ali. This documentary sheds light upon Holmes, bringing his legacy "Out From Ali's Shadow."
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Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo II
Title: Diego Corrales vs. José Luis Castillo II
Character: Self
Released: October 8, 2005
Type: Movie
Corrales never won another boxing match. A rematch between him and Castillo occurred on October 8, 2005. On the day before the fight, Castillo weighed-in 1½ lb over the 135 lb (61 kg) lightweight limit. Since Castillo did not make the weight, the fight became a non-title bout. The two fighters continued with the same fighting style that they had used in the first fight, trading inside punches throughout the first three rounds. Early in the fourth round, Castillo knocked down Corrales with a left hook to his chin. Corrales wobbled to his feet at the referee's count of ten, causing the fight to end. A third fight between the two was scheduled, but never took place, due to Castillo again coming in overweight and Corrales not willing to have to try to overcome a weight disadvantage again.
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Arturo Gatti
Title: Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Arturo Gatti
Character: Self
Released: June 24, 2005
Type: Movie
Arturo "Thunder" Gatti (39-6, 30 KO's) put his WBC Super Lightweight Championship on the line against the undefeated, number two rated pound for pound fighter in the world, "Pretty Boy" Floyd Mayweather, Jr (33-0, 22 KOs). The bout took place at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ.
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Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward III
Title: Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward III
Character: Himself
Released: June 7, 2004
Type: Movie
The third and final fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward was one of the best boxing fights of 2003 (fight of the year for Ring Magazine). Gatti had lost the first fight versus Ward, but then he won the second, two of the most spectacular fights of 2002. In this third chapter Arturo Gatti broke his right hand during the fourth round, but also with a single hand he won again
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Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward II
Title: Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward II
Character: Himself
Released: November 23, 2003
Type: Movie
After the first fight between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward, it was immediately organized a second fight between the “Irish” and the “Thunder”, both to give the opportunity for revenge to Gatti and why anyone would want to see again a spectacular fight as the first. So six months later, there was Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward 2, which does not disappoint the expectations of the fans and was certainly another very exciting fight; this time Gatti manages to overturn the result and won deservedly.
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Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I
Title: Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward I
Character: Himself
Released: November 24, 2002
Type: Movie
Arturo Gatti vs Micky Ward 1, has been the Ring Magazine fight of the year of 2002, a real boxing war between two very different fighters. Gatti, that was younger than 7 years, was one of the most beautiful boxers to see for his technique, while Micky Ward was a boxer that wanted to use his physical strength and a jaw of iron. Someone has labeled Micky Ward vs Arturo Gatti 1 as “The Fight of the Century” and therefore we understand why after this fight they will met in two other fighting
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I Spy
Title: I Spy
Character: Vegas Commentator
Released: October 31, 2002
Type: Movie
When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from the U.S. government, one of the United States' top spies, Alex Scott, is called to action. What he doesn't expect is to get teamed up with a cocky civilian, World Class Boxing Champion Kelly Robinson, on a dangerous top secret espionage mission. Their assignment: using equal parts skill and humor, catch Arnold Gundars, one of the world's most successful arms dealers.
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Ocean's Eleven
Title: Ocean's Eleven
Character: Self
Released: December 7, 2001
Type: Movie
Less than 24 hours into his parole, charismatic thief Danny Ocean is already rolling out his next plan: In one night, Danny's hand-picked crew of specialists will attempt to steal more than $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos. But to score the cash, Danny risks his chances of reconciling with ex-wife, Tess.
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The Mike Tyson Story
Title: The Mike Tyson Story
Character: Himself
Released: July 19, 1998
Type: Movie
From his humble, troubled beginnings at age 10 in New York, to his discovery by Cus D'Amato, his rise to Champ, his marriage, divorce, rape conviction, prison term and release, Tyson's life is profiled.
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Riddick Bowe vs. Pierre Coetzer
Title: Riddick Bowe vs. Pierre Coetzer
Character: Announcer
Released: July 18, 1992
Type: Movie
WBA #1 ranked contender Pierre Coetzer (39-2) challenged undefeated WBA #2 ranked contender Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe (30-0) in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator.
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Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
Title: Mike Tyson vs Trevor Berbick
Character: Self
Released: November 22, 1986
Type: Movie
TYSON WINS W.B.C. CHAMPIONSHIP LAS VEGAS, Nev., Nov. 22— Mike Tyson made history tonight. The 20-year-old slugger from Catskill, N.Y., became the youngest heavyweight champion ever when he stopped Trevor Berbick at 2:35 of the second round of a scheduled 12-round bout. In taking away Berbick's World Boxing Council crown, Tyson knocked Berbick down twice, both times in the second round, pounding him so hard that he had Berbick reeling across the ring at the end in a nearly comic loop-de-loop.
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Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Title: Larry Holmes vs. David Bey
Released: March 15, 1985
Type: Movie
In March 1985, Larry Holmes defended his IBF Heavyweight title against rising contender David Bey in Las Vegas.
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Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney
Title: Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney
Released: June 11, 1982
Type: Movie
Larry Holmes defends his WBC heavyweight crown for the 12th time from challenger Gerry Cooney on June 11th, 1982 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Larry's record at the time of the fight was 39 wins to 0 losses.