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Al Bernstein

A familiar voice explaining the fights to audiences outside the arena.

THE VEGAS CONNECTION

Boxing broadcasting and Las Vegas charitable involvement.

Bernstein covered boxing for ESPN from 1980 to 2003, including the Top Rank series, before beginning a long period with Showtime. His work included analysis, interviews and major pay-per-view broadcasts. The International Boxing Hall of Fame inducted him in 2012.

His local connection also includes service with The Caring Place, a Las Vegas cancer-support organization co-founded by his wife Connie. The profile follows his sports broadcasting and community work: television voices helped turn events inside Vegas arenas into experiences shared by audiences around the world.

Career landmarks

  • 1980–2003 · ESPN era
  • 2003 · Began at Showtime
  • 2012 · Boxing Hall of Fame

Watch the Vegas story

Hagler–Hearns at Caesars PalaceTop Rank Boxing · Full fight

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