Ian Darke

Sports commentator Ian Darke is best known for working for ESPN and BT Sport. Specialising in boxing and football presenting, Ian has filled fans with information about the game covering some of the greatest matches of all time. Ian is also well known for his time working for Sky, with the claim to being part of the ‘Big Four’ football commentators alongside other iconic voices Martin Tyler, Alan Parry and Rob Hawthorne. Throughout his time as a presenter, Ian has learnt how to confidently deliver and command an audience, skills which now see him highly sought for corporate events.

Since the 1980s Ian has worked as a presenter for top broadcasters such as BBC, ESPN, BT Sport and Sky Sports. He first began presenting with BBC Radio, covering a range of disciplines from boxing to football and athletics. Working with the BBC for 10 years, Ian won the heart of the public and later landed presenting roles with Sky Sports in 1992. Joining Sky Sports, Ian began presenting the FA Premier League and Ford Monday Night Football, forging his credible reputation as a top-tier football presenter.

In 1995 Ian began presenting boxing for Sky, commentating for the now-famous match where Mike Tyson bit off part of Evander Holyfield’s ear. Ian then went on to present football once more, this time covering games in the Champions League. After enjoying a high-profile career with both the BBC and Sky Sports, Ian was recruited to join ESPN in 2010. Joining their coverage of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Ian began presenting to an American market and gained an international reputation. Ian was later offered the opportunity to become ESPN’s voice of the Premier League, going on to commentate on games in tournaments such as the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Most recently, Ian Announced he will be joining Fox Sports’ cast for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

After establishing a renowned reputation as a presenter, Ian is now highly sought to appear at a range of corporate events. With knowledge of a wide range of sports from boxing to football and athletics, Ian is able to provide a captivating and entertaining tale as a host or after-dinner speaker. With years of experience in front of the camera, Ian is comfortable when commanding an audience. Experiencing some of the greatest sporting moments of the past decades, Ian is an entertaining choice to leave a lasting impression on audiences of all sizes.