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Ben Damon

Ben Damon (born 24 October 1980) is an Australian journalist, TV presenter and screenwriter/director.

Damon is a TV host who has presented on Foxtel's Olympic coverage, Sunrise, Weekend Today, Sky News Australia, Sky Racing and Fox Sports.[1]

Career

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Damon is the face and voice of Main Event's pay-per-view television boxing coverage.[2]

Prior to his resignation, Damon was a sport presenter on Seven News in Sydney.

Damon also presented the Nine Network's horse racing coverage and was previously on Sports Tonight on Network Ten.

Damon is a filmmaker. His debut feature film won Best Documentary at the London International Film Festival amongst other awards.[3][4][5][6]

Damon is a popular master of ceremonies with the Australian Turf Club and other organisations.[7]

Damon was a finalist in the 2009 Cleo Bachelor of the Year competition.[8]

References

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  1. ^ foxtel.com.au http://www.foxtel.com.au/about-foxtel/communications/foxtel-unveils-broadast-plans-for-london-2012-olympic-games-168116.htm. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ ""Unleash the f&@#ing animal!" - by Ben Damon | MAIN EVENT". mainevent.com.au. Archived from the original on 13 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Jessica Halloran, Ben Damon & Andre Omundsen - Photo Gallery - NAFA -- Actor & Filmmaker Networking Group". www.nafa.net.au. Archived from the original on 18 March 2019. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  4. ^ www.couriermail.com http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/world-champ-sakio-bika-inspires-alex-leapais-klitschko-quest/story-fnii0bqi-1226860960324?nk=f04bd7814111ea05e3aa422448ee80dc. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "The Egg - a short film by Ben Damon". 8 March 2010. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ heraldsun.com.au. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/superracing/legendary-broadcaster-paul-ambrosoli-calls-his-final-race-after-45-years-behind-the-microphone/story-fnibcaa0-1226976113812?nk=f04bd7814111ea05e3aa422448ee80dc. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ "Yourmc". yourmc.net.au. Archived from the original on 11 July 2018. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  8. ^ "Bachelor 09 profile". Cleo.com.au. Archived from the original on 30 September 2009. Retrieved 29 January 2010.