John Rawling
John Rawling (born 1957 in Sheffield) is a Boxing, Athletics, Darts and Yachting commentator. Currently commentating for boxing on BoxNation, he was the lead commentator for Channel 4 in their award winning coverage of the 2012 Paralympics in London and the 2011 IAAF World Athletics Championships in Korea. Channel 4 received a BAFTA for Best Live Sports Broadcast for their coverage of the Paralympics and also received a special award from the Royal Television Society. His commentary work included acting as lead commentator in the Americas Cup World Series. Previously, he was the main boxing commentator on ITV after boxing returned to the network in September 2005. In 2007, he was named Sports Commentator of the Year by the Royal Television Society for his work in ITV Sport's The Big Fight Live. Subsequently he has commentated on boxing for Sky Television and Setanta.