Max Kellerman Joins CNN as Contributor

Kellerman to Appear Regularly On “American Morning” and other CNN Programming beginning Immediately

HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman will join CNN’s roster of contributors, it was announced today by Bart Feder, SVP of programming for CNN/U.S. Kellerman will provide his passionate perspective and insightful commentary on news related to sports and pop cultural issues for CNN’s American Morning program (weekdays 6a-9a ET), and other CNN programs.

“Max has a tremendous gift of commentary, he’s passionate and curious which makes him a perfect fit for CNN, said Feder. Inevitably there are stories from the sports world that hit the national spotlight and we are pleased to have someone of Max’s experience to call upon when the news warrants.”
Said Kellerman, “I could not be more excited to join CNN and this extraordinary team.”

Kellerman is one of the most respected and gifted analysts in sports. He is currently a commentator for HBO, where he provides ringside commentary for HBO ‘Pay Per View’ and World Championship Boxing and the HBO Boxing After Dark series. While at HBO he was a regular contributor on MSNBC. Kellerman worked previously at ESPN as one of the architects and original hosts of Around the Horn and contributed to the network’s boxing series Friday Night Fights. Kellerman was also a frequent contributor to SportsCenter and penned a weekly column at www.ESPN.com.

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