Al Bernstein has been one of the
most recognizable and respected sportscasters in America for over 30 years.
Dubbed the “voice of boxing”, he reported the funny, poignant, and bizarre
events that helped shape sports television, ESPN, boxing, Las Vegas, and
Showtime. With an eclectic cast of characters that includes every big name in
boxing, including Marvin Hagler, Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather and Manny
Pacquiao, as well as such names in the entertainment world as Rodney
Dangerfield, Sylvester Stallone, Russell Crowe, Jerry Lewis, and Jack
Nicholson, Bernstein's memoir will have you in stitches.
PRAISE FOR Al Bernstein: 30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, Sports,
and TV:
“This book gives the reader an insight into the sometimes absurd world of
television sports. There is a 31st undeniable truth: Al Bernstein is a truly
funny man.”
— Barry Tompkins, Sportscaster for HBO, ESPN, FOX and SHOWTIME
“Al Bernstein came into boxing during one of its greatest eras—the 1980s.
Boxing was like a flower blossoming at that time. Al was right there for it.
This book is so well written that it captures that feeling and as a reader I
felt like he took me back to that time. Al is still at the top of his game as
a broadcaster and this book shows why he has come so far and why he has
announced more boxing than anybody else.”
— Emanuel Steward, Hall of Fame trainer, manager, and broadcaster
“From rodeo cowboy to nightclub singer to consummate boxing analyst, Al
Bernstein's life is full of surprise, humor, and humanity. He takes us into
the boxing world in a very exceptional way that I find mesmerizing. Terrific
writing.”
— Garry Shandling, Emmy award-winning comedian & actor
“This book gives the reader an insight into the sometimes absurd world of
television sports. There is a 31st undeniable truth: Al Bernstein is a truly
funny man.”
— Barry Tompkins, Sportscaster for HBO, ESPN, FOX and SHOWTIME
"Like a conversation with Al. Funny, perceptive and refreshing."
— Dave Farrar, author of The Perfect Punter, and British boxing commentator
