Comments Thread For: Harry Carpenter, The Voice/Face of British Boxing Passes

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Britain’s legendary boxing commentator Harry Carpenter who was regarded as the voice and face of British boxing coverage in particular, has passed away. [Click Here To Read More]

[project xxx1]

sad day indeed,may he rest in peace

[The RealDeal]

Very sad news.

Rest in Peace Harry.

[LeeGee1128]

Agreed....Harry was very eloquent and a joy to listen to. It's always a nice surprise when I pop in a tape or DVD and discover that it is he that is doing the commentary. A true professional who will be missed.

[mines a pasty]

ive been fortunate enough to meet and spend a fair amount of time with Harry over the years and am truly upset about the loss of one of Britain's most charismatic and colourful presenters. Sincerely rest in peace 'arry.

very, very sad news.

[dannymac]

R.I.P. Harry.

[Thickear]

Britain’s legendary boxing commentator Harry Carpenter who was regarded as the voice and face of British boxing coverage in particular, has passed away. [Click Here To Read More]

Harry Carpenter was the consummate pro behind that ringside microphone. Always called things as he saw them, knew the game inside out just like his late great contemporary Reg Gutteridge, and held all boxers in high regard irrespective of the level they boxed at.

Harry's career highlight, though, came not at a boxing match but at the 1977 university boat race, after which he told the nation in 'live' broadcast, "Ah, isn't that nice. The wife of the Cambridge president is kissing the cox of the Oxford crew." Priceless!

Rest in peace, brother.

[The Underboss]

RIP Harry.