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, ''

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'', ''Weekend Today'',

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, Sky Racing and Fox Sports. Damon is the face and voice of

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's pay-per-view television boxing coverage. Prior to his resignation, Damon presented the weeknight 6pm sport report for Sydney's edition of ''

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

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. Damon is a filmmaker. His debut feature film won Best Documentary at the London International Film Festival amongst other awards. Damon is a popular master of ceremonies with the

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and other organisations. Damon was a finalist in the 2009 ''

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'' Bachelor of the Year competition.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Damon, Ben Australian television journalists Living people Seven News presenters 1980 births