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RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 13:10
by Flump
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/front_page/8580058.stm
This has already been on the British board for a couple of days, one of the great British boxing announcers, RIP.
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 13:17
by ThatOne
"He (Ali) is not only the most remarkable sports personality I have ever met - he is the most remarkable man I have ever met."
-Harry Carpenter
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 23 Mar 2010, 15:39
by skelp
Loved it when he broke from the unbiased opinion of a commentator when Bruno fought Tyson for the first time.
"And He's hurt Tyson! he's hurt Tyson! Get in there Frank! he yelled. :P
A classic moment for the British Boxing Fan.
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 25 Mar 2010, 05:24
by Ezzard
There was an opponent who nicknamed himself the Master of Disaster. He got KO'd by a British prospect (can't remember who)... Harry said "That really is a disaster for the Master of Diasater"...
Still remember him on Sportsnight... Brilliant.
RIP
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 25 Mar 2010, 13:19
by alexpaterson
RIP
A great character and a wonderful character
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 27 Mar 2010, 17:05
by robert.snell1
a very special guy
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 28 Mar 2010, 00:52
by Wildhawke11
alexpaterson wrote:RIP
A great character and a wonderful character
I agree we all loved Harry
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 29 Mar 2010, 21:25
by Evander
Get in there Frank.
Harry Carpenter
Feb 25th 1989
Harry will be missed as is Reg.
Unquestionably two of Britain's best commentators.
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 30 Mar 2010, 10:42
by Rocky Balboa
Evander wrote:Get in there Frank.
Harry Carpenter
Feb 25th 1989
Harry will be missed as is Reg.
Unquestionably two of Britain's best commentators.
Both are right up there with the very best commentators in the history of Boxing!
People have already mentioned Harry screaming "Get in there, Frank", but shortly before that as Tyson was prowling the ring in his usual manner Harry summed Tyson up by saying: "A man has come to work in the place he understands best!".
Tyson was always fond of him. I have a great interview that Harry has with Tyson shortly before the first fight with Ruddock. Tyson even comments "You are a very nice man, Harry!".
RIP Harry!
Re: RIP Harry Carpenter
Posted: 31 Mar 2010, 15:20
by Philezra
I have some footage of Harry Carpenter giving a post fight (end of career summary practically) of Ali following the 1st Spinks fight.........very well put across BUT he is told immediately after having finished that the tape people never got it and that he had to do it all again.......
Carpenter gave a McEnroe like reaction in that he just pulled that face McEnroe pulled "when he realised he wasn't going to get anywhere with his line query".....Carpenter followed up the "BBC muck up" with another flawless delivery........immaculate!
Phil