Al Bernstein

Al Bernstein authored ‘Boxing For Beginners’ in 1978, a comprehensive guide establishing his early expertise in the sport. During his tenure as Managing Editor at Lerner Newspapers in Chicago from 1974 to 1979, he earned the Chicago Newspaper Guild’s award for best news story for an investigation into illegal land deals. He further solidified his sports journalism foundation through contributions to Boxing Illustrated and The Ring magazine. Bernstein transitioned into broadcasting in 1980, joining ESPN as a boxing analyst for the ‘Top Rank Boxing’ series.

Over his distinguished 24-year career at ESPN, he served as a principal analyst and host, providing expert commentary on major fights for ‘SportsCenter’ and covering Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball, and the NFL Draft. He also wrote and hosted ‘Big Fights Boxing Hour’ for ESPN Classic. His deep knowledge led him to serve as the boxing analyst for NBC’s coverage of the Summer Olympic Games in both 1992 and 1996. From 1999 to 2002, he expanded his broadcast presence as a sports anchor for KVVU news in Las Vegas.

Most recently, he appeared as a Showtime Broadcaster in the critically acclaimed film Creed III (2023). Bernstein continues to engage a dedicated audience through his active social media presence and online platforms, including ‘Al Bernstein’s Boxing Hangouts’ and ‘Quick Hits.’