'Voice of boxing' Harry Carpenter dies, aged 84

[Topper]

By David Wilkes
Last updated at 12:11 AM on 23rd March 2010


Harry Carpenter, the boxing commentator known for his banter wth Frank Bruno, has died at the age of 84.

Carpenter was the voice of the BBC's boxing coverage for nearly 50 years, becoming the subject of Bruno's 'Know what I mean, 'arry?' catchprase in the 1980s.

A spokesman for the sport's presenter's family today said Carpenter died at King's College Hospital, London, on Saturday.

David Wills, his solicitor, said: 'He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.'

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[Llew]

A real gentleman. A brilliant commentator and interviewer of the many boxers of his era.

Probably his finest moment was the Ali versus Foreman 'Rumble in the Jungle' match in Zaire.

"Ali, at times now, looks as though he can barely lift his arms up. Oh, he got him with a right. He's got him. Oh, you can't believe it. And I don't think Foreman's going to get up. He's trying to beat the count. And he's out! Oh my God, he's won the title back at 32! Muhammad Ali."

RIP Harry.

 

[Lazarus]

Consummate Pro and a real Gentleman

RIP, Harry.

 

[Analoguesat]

"Know what I man 'arry?"