Al Bernstein Quotes, born September 15, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American sportscaster, writer, stage performer, recording artist, and speaker, best known for his insightful boxing commentary on ESPN (1980–2003) and Showtime (2003–present). A journalism graduate from the University of Maryland, Bernstein covered over 2,000 boxing matches, including iconic bouts like Hagler-Hearns, earning an Emmy nomination and induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2012. His books, Boxing for Beginners and 30 Years, 30 Undeniable Truths About Boxing, blend humor and expertise, while his stage show Let’s Talk Boxing with Al Bernstein showcases his storytelling. A versatile figure, he’s also a singer with two albums and a motivational speaker. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, his books, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on success, sports, life, and broadcasting, capturing his wit and passion for boxing.
15 Al Bernstein Quotes
- “Success is often the result of taking a misstep in the right direction.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Sometimes the fool who rushes in gets the job done.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “A fool and his money get a lot of publicity.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “The voice of experience keeps its mouth shut.” (InspiringQuotes.us, n.d.)
- “Even more exasperating than the guy who thinks he knows it all is the one who really does.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “To the victor belong the responsibilities.” (AZQuotes, n.d.)
- “Adolescence is a period of rapid changes. Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example, a parent ages as much as 20 years.” (InspiringQuotes.us, n.d.)
- “If you want to recapture your youth, just cut off his allowance.” (QuoteTab, n.d.)
- “We treat this world of ours as though we have a spare in the trunk.” (InspiringQuotes.us, n.d.)
- “If I were the commissioner of all sports media I would issue an immediate ban on three-person announcing teams on telecasts of live sporting events. In almost all cases three is one voice too many.” (QuoteFancy, n.d.)
- “Let’s get one thing straight. Every round of boxing should be judged independently of every other round.” (Post on X, @AlBernstein, 2023-06-02)
- “I’m going to just say this. Many boxing matches these days are ‘discussed’ while they are going on, not announced. This is a trend in all sports. I detest it.” (Post on X, @AlBernstein, 2023-04-16)
- “Body punching has never been more disrespected by judges. It seems that they don’t even count body punches as landed punches anymore.” (Post on X, @AlBernstein, 2023-05-17)
- “What made that fight extraordinary was not just how action-filled it was, but the high level on which it was fought.” (QuoteTab, n.d.)
Al Bernstein’s quotes are a sharp mix of wit, wisdom, and sports insight, inspiring us to embrace missteps, value fairness, and find humor in life’s challenges. Which one’s got you ready to step into the ring of your own journey? Drop it in the comments and keep Al Bernstein’s vibrant legacy thriving!
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