Howard Cosell

Howard Cosell was a prominent American sports commentator and journalist, best known for his distinctive voice and outspoken personality. He gained fame as a commentator for ABC's Wide World of Sports and as a key figure in boxing coverage, particularly for his iconic call during the 1973 fight between George Foreman and Joe Frazier, where he famously shouted, 'Down goes Frazier!' Cosell played a significant role in bringing boxing into the mainstream and was known for his candid and often controversial opinions on the sport and its athletes.