Bob Sheridan: Legendary boxing announcer dies at 79

Colonel Bob Sheridan was a renowned American boxing and MMA commentator, known for his extensive experience in broadcasting. He provided commentary for an impressive tally of over 10,000 fights on both radio and television. Colonel Sheridan pursued his education at the University of Miami, where he received a baseball scholarship. Following his graduation in 1966, he had a brief stint playing for the Class-A Miami Marlins.

Bob Sheridan: Legendary boxing announcer dies at 79

The man renowned for his commentary on arguably the most significant upset in sports history, as well as some of boxing’s most iconic matches, has passed away.

Bob Sheridan, often referred to as “Colonel” and recognized as “The Voice of Boxing” for his detailed descriptions of thousands of bouts, has left us at the age of 79.

Sheridan provided commentary for many legendary fights, including the historic “Rumble in the Jungle” between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman and the epic “Thrilla in Manila” featuring Ali and Joe Frazier.

He also famously called one of the most infamous moments in boxing history when Mike Tyson bit off a portion of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 rematch. His inaugural title fight was in 1968 when he covered the Jimmy Ellis vs. Jerry Quarry bout, where both fighters contended for the vacant heavyweight championship following Ali’s title stripping due to his refusal to be drafted by the Army during the Vietnam War.