RIP Reg Gutteridge

[The RealDeal]

I always enjoyed the story of the time he made a bet with a young Muhammad Ali that he could stick a knife into his leg and not feel it. Ali was unaware that Reg had a false leg, the result of landing on an anti-tank mine during the war, and nearly nearly fainted when he did it.

I forgot about that story, what a guy he was.

Rest In Peace Reg.


http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090125/...s-dba1618.html

[buckaroo]

Sad to hear about this , great commentator had a passion for boxing,his book is worth a read too its great. RIP

[Oasis_Lad]

Rest In Peace.

[Davros?]

RIP he was one of my fav commentators, I think his dad worked as a corner man at the beginning of the last century.

[Southpaw16BF]

R.i.p reg!!!

[Savino]

R.I.P. to the great man.

[Dynamite Kid]

THE BEST! British commentator every imo.

Gutted, RIP Reg.

[Dave Rado]

Just heard he passed away today. He was a good commentator and always seemed like a nice bloke.

RIP.

I've just written a blog entry about him.

[Dave Rado]

Boxing Hall of Fame Flags at Half-Staff for Reg Gutteridge

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of boxing broadcaster and journalist Reg Gutteridge.

"Reg Gutteridge was one of boxing's most respected voices," said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy. "He had a vast knowledge of the sport and will be truly missed by the boxing community."

[Patricka]

Reg

He was a boxer himself until the war:

http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/trib...eridge/3005631