Jimmy Lennon

Jimmy Lennon

Jimmy Lennon Sr. (April 13, 1913 - April 20, 1992) was one of the top announcers of the Boxing and Wrestling world.

Announcing career

Known in the ring for his eloquent style of announcing and for wearing a tuxedo, Mr. Lennon was the ring announcer at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles for many years. He appeared in 75 movies as a ring announcer, including "Raging Bull", "Rocky III", and "Main Event". Lennon was the subject of a Jakks Pacific action figure released in 2007, depicting his "Rocky III" appearance. He was the uncle of the singing Lennon Sisters, helping them with the launch of their career. This Irish Tenor was a favorite among the Hispanic Community as he was a master at the Spanish dialect, which he presented whenever introducing a boxer or wrestler with a Latin name.

Death

Complaining of heart problems, Mr. Lennon was admitted to St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, California, where he died of heart failure on April 20, 1992.

Mr. Lennon is survived by his wife, Doris, and four children, Scott, Robin Thomas, Kim Fitzgerald, and boxing announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr.

Mr. Lennon is buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California.

Championships and accomplishments

Lennon was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame.
*Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards:*Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1997)

References

*"Briefly, Ring Announcer Lennon Dies After Long Illness", Daily News of Los Angeles, April 21, 1992.
*"L.A. Ring Announcer Jimmy Lennon Dies; Boxing: He was the popular voice at Southland bouts for more than four decades" Los Angeles Times, April 21, 1992.


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