Calling all seasoned sports fans! We launched Old Scribes the Newsletter three weeks ago. A big Thank You to those who have subscribed. For those who haven’t, you can subscribe here.

Now get ready to dive into the world of Old Scribes the Podcast for the Mature Sports Fan, who values the history and professionalism of sports. Featuring the Borderland Boys, George Willis and Matthew Aguilar, Old Scribes the Podcast features exclusive interviews, in-depth analysis, and behind-the-scenes insights into the sports industry.

Join us as we bring together decades of experience and passion for sports and professional journalism.

This Week's Guest: Jim Lampley

Our inaugural podcast interview features the legendary boxing commentator, Jim Lampley. Get his expert analysis on the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga super middleweight championship fight in Las Vegas in the first of an exclusive three-part series. We’ll also hear him discuss the impact the HBO-Showtime rivalry had on boxing, the legacies of boxing greats like Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather, and how Lampley’s mother sparked his love for sports.

Lampley, journalist Lance Pugmire and podcast hosts Dan Canobbio and former junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri are providing exclusive fight week commentary from Las Vegas for PPV.COM. On fight night Lamply is part of the popular viewer chat, offering real-time exchanges with fans. PPV.COM is offering the bout for $89.99.

Meet the Borderland Boys

Co-hosts George Willis, a native of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Matthew Aguilar, born and raised in El Paso, Texas, each have over 30 years of experience as sports journalists for professional media outlets. Mr. Willis currently writes for the NY Sun after tenures at the New York Times, New York Post Newsday, and the Memphis Commercial Appeal. Mr. Willis is the author of “The Bite Fight” and served as executive producer of the award-winning documentary “The Dream Whisperer.”

Mr. Aguilar is a columnist and sportswriter, who worked for the Associated Press, USA Today, the El Paso Times, the Gannett Company, and The RING. He was inducted into the El Paso Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013.

Our Mission

"There is a rich legacy of sports journalists with rich experiences and advice to share,” Willis said. “The Old Scribes platforms where veteran, aspiring sports journalists and sports fans can encourage a more professional form of sports media. You’ll hear first-hand stories, career advice, and thoughts on the biggest moments in sports history.”

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Subscribe to our newsletter, join our private Facebook group, and tune in to Old Scribes The Podcast for a fresh take on the world of sports." 

Jim Lampley at his best

By Matthew Aguilar

In honor of Jim Lampley, the Hall of Fame sportscaster who will be working the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga fight Saturday for PPV.com - his five greatest boxing calls.  

1. "It happened. It happened!" (Nov. 5, 1994): For nine rounds in Las Vegas, IBF/WBA heavyweight champ Michael Moorer, 26, had bruised, pummeled and battered former champ George Foreman. Foreman's dream of becoming the oldest heavyweight champion at age 45 and winning the title 20 years after he lost it to Muhammad Ali would remain a dream. Then one right hand changed the course of boxing history and Lampley, who'd heard Foreman tell him all week that it would happen, informed the world that it indeed had. 

2. "Mike Tyson has been knocked out." (Feb. 10, 1990): Heavyweight king Mike Tyson was in his ferocious prime, undefeated at 37-0 and thought invincible. So invincible that challenger James "Buster" Douglas was a hopeless 42-1 underdog and considered a mere road bump on Tyson's way to a proposed June showdown with Evander Holyfield. But the unthinkable unfolded in Tokyo, with a prepared Douglas dominating Tyson to score the biggest upset in sports history.   

3. "Come on. Come on! Let's Fight!" (May 18, 2002): The boxing world suspected Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward would put on a good show when they met for the first time in Uncasville, CT. But no one could have imagined the violence that took place at Mohegan Sun Casino, as the two warriors pounded away in a way that stripped Lampley's call - and that of his esteemed broadcast partners Emanuel Steward and Larry Merchant - down to a hoarse, primal salute.  

4. "And down goes Sumbu Kalambay, after a major league left inside by Nunn" (March 25, 1989). "Second To" Nunn, the IBF middleweight champ, was boxing's next big thing, a talented, undefeated lefty ready to be a Sugar Ray Leonard for the 90s. He was expected to get his toughest test from WBA counterpart Sumbu Kalambay, a talented, accomplished stylist. But when Nunn smashed Kalambay with one shot inside a round at the Las Vegas Hilton, the Californian's coronation as the next superstar was confirmed.  

5. "And he's down again, and in serious trouble." (June 27, 1988). At his historic peak, undisputed heavyweight king Mike Tyson had only one legitimate challenge remaining, that of undefeated lineal champ Michael Spinks. After two long years of delays and boxing politics, the two undefeated giants met "Once and For All"  on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. It was over in 91 seconds after Tyson dumped Spinks for a second time, leaving no doubt as to the identity of boxing's baddest man. 

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