Jon Anik’s first boxing assignment in 15 years put him front and center as the voice of a historic night at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium. The longtime UFC play-by-play announcer joined boxing commentator Max Kellerman and Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward on the broadcast for Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. With Dana White and Turki Alalshikh co-promoting the card, a preview of Zuffa Boxing’s 2026 launch, expectations were sky-high. But while some fans were intrigued to hear Anik back in the boxing booth, others questioned whether his MMA background made him the right fit, especially with a UFC event airing simultaneously.

What many may not realize is that Anik’s career in sports media began with boxing nearly 25 years ago, long before he became synonymous with the UFC. Still, his ret

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