Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Jimmy Lennon Jr is one of the top boxing announcers in the world. He is best known for being the ring announcer on Showtime where he says the catchphrase "It's Showtime!"http://www.fightbeat.com/judgejake/jimmyl.php]

Announcing Career

"The Classy" Jimmy Lennon Jr. has been a ring announcer for over 25 years during which he has been at the michophone for some historic fights. Some of those being Mike Tyson vs. Evander Holyfield and Winky Wright vs. Felix Trinidad He followed in the footsteps of his father Jimmy Lennon Sr. who was also a ring announcer.

Movies

He has appeared as himself in several movies. Most notable are Hot Shots and I Spy. [ [http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0502020/ Jimmy Lennon Jr ] ]

Honors

Lennon has been inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.

References


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