Ian Darke Biography
Ian Darke is an English association football and boxing commentator, currently serving at ESPN and BT Sports. Previously Darke was one of the “Big Four” football commentators on Sky alongside Rob Hawthorne, Alan Parry, and Martin Tyler. He was the main commentator for Sky’s big boxing fights and along with Jim Watt, covered some of the biggest fights involving British Boxers.
Additionally, he joined ESPN in September 2010 as the company’s lead football voice in the United States and also led ESPN’s play-by-play commentary in the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Football Championship, and many more. His style of commentary is infused with restrained passion, timing, and pacing, and his voice is synonymous with some of the seminal moments in televised football in the U.S.
Ian worked for nearly ten years on BBC Radio covering boxing, athletics, and football, before moving to Sky Sports in 1992 to commentate on the newly formed FA Premier League and he commentated on matches such as the 2005 Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Liverpool. In addition, he was part of a team of commentators for Prime Video’s UK Premier League coverage and he paired with his ESPN colleague Craig Burley.
Ian Darke’s Age, Birthday, Nationality, and Ethnic Background
Ian Darke (age 69 years) was born in 1954, in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He is an English citizen of white ethnic background. He has not shared his date and month of birth thus difficult to determine his birthday. READ ALSO: Randy Pedersen
Ian Darke Height, Weight, and Other Body Measurements
Darke stands at an average height of 5 feet 8 inches (approximately 1.75 m) and maintains an average body weight of around 72kg.
Ian Darke Parents and Siblings/ Family
Darke was born in Portsmouth, England, in the United Kingdom to loving and caring parents. However, he has not provided any information about his parents at the moment. He prefers to keep most of his personal life a secret from the public thus not sharing any details of his siblings.
Ian Darke’s Wife/Spouse and Children
Darke is a married man. He was married to his lovely wife in an intimate wedding ceremony attended by family and close friends. Nevertheless, he has not shared any information about his wife at the moment. He has two daughters named Erin Darke who is a professional actress currently a member of the theater community and Kath Darke who participated in the 2018 London Marathon.
Ian Darke Daughter
Darke has two daughters named Erin Darke who is a professional actress currently a member of the theater community and Kath Darke who participated in the 2018 London Marathon.
Ian Darke ESPN/ Commentary
Ian Darke is an English association football and boxing commentator, currently serving at ESPN and BT Sports. Previously Darke was one of the “Big Four” football commentators on Sky alongside Rob Hawthorne, Alan Parry, and Martin Tyler.
He was the main commentator for Sky’s big boxing fights and along with Jim Watt, covered some of the biggest fights involving British Boxers.
Additionally, he joined ESPN in September 2010 as the company’s lead football voice in the United States and also led ESPN’s play-by-play commentary in the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Football Championship, and many more. In addition, he was part of a team of commentators for Prime Video’s UK Premier League coverage and he paired with his ESPN colleague Craig Burley.
Ian Darke NBC
He is a football commentator who is currently serving at ESPN and BT Sports and he was previously one of Sky’s “Big Four” football commentators.
Ian Darke Salary
Darke is an English association football and boxing commentator who is currently serving at ESPN and BT Sports and he was previously one of Sky’s “Big Four” football commentators alongside Martin Tyler where he earns a decent salary. Ian’s annual salary is estimated at $200,000 per year.
Ian Darke’s Net Worth
Darke is an English association football and boxing commentator who is currently serving at ESPN and BT Sports and he was previously one of Sky’s “Big Four” football commentators. Ian’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million dollars.
Ian Darke Boxing
Ian was the main commentator for Sky’s big boxing fights and along with Jim Watt, the covered some of the biggest fights involving British Boxers.
COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT IAN DARKE
Who does Ian Darke support?
He recently spoke while at BT Sports and he said he is supporting Pompey and his career in broadcasting.
How old is Ian Darke?
Ian is 69 years old, born in 1954, in Portsmouth, United Kingdom
What football team does Ian Darke support?
He supports Pompey F.C.