Reg Gutteridge - Revision history

Ric at 23:43, 14 May 2025

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	He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.		He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.

	Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.		Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84. (Mike Casey remembrance from IBRO Journal No. 101: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IBRO101.10-11.pdf])

	== Commentator ==		== Commentator ==

John at 17:26, 26 April 2024

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	'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.		'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

	Reginald George Murrel Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father ([[Dick Gutteridge]]) and uncle )[[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.		Reginald George Murrel Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father ([[Dick Gutteridge]]) and uncle ([[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.

	He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.		He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.

John at 17:26, 26 April 2024

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	'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.		'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

	Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father ~~and uncle~~ ([[Dick Gutteridge]] and [[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.		Reginald George Murrel Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father ([[Dick Gutteridge]]) and uncle )[[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.

	He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.		He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.

John at 15:48, 24 March 2020

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	~~[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb~~\|~~right\|Class of 2002<br>Observer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[~~http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/observer/gutteridge.html ~~click]]]~~		{{ibhof \|url=http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/observer/gutteridge.html}}
	~~[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]~~
	'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.		'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

	Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father and uncle ([[Dick Gutteridge]] and [[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.		Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father and uncle ([[Dick Gutteridge]] and [[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.

	He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they ~~have~~ two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.		He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they had two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.

	Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.		Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.

	== Commentator ==		== Commentator ==
	Covered British boxing as a radio and ~~televison~~ commentator for over 45 years, known as ITV's voice of boxing, a job he performed for 30 years from 1962. He covered six Olympiads and commentated on sports as diverse as greyhound racing and tug o' war while working on the Saturday show World of Sport.		Covered British boxing as a radio and television commentator for over 45 years, known as ITV's voice of boxing, a job he performed for 30 years from 1962. He covered six Olympiads and commentated on sports as diverse as greyhound racing and tug o' war while working on the Saturday show World of Sport.

	Gutteridge formed a commentating partnership with former world lightweight champion [[Jim Watt]]. One of his most bizarre experiences was to be summoned by [[Muhammad Ali]] to interview him in the corner during a world title defence. Gutteridge and Ali became friends, and when he was ill in a London hospital during the 1980s, he woke up to find Ali in prayer at his bedside.		Gutteridge formed a commentating partnership with former world lightweight champion [[Jim Watt]]. One of his most bizarre experiences was to be summoned by [[Muhammad Ali]] to interview him in the corner during a world title defence. Gutteridge and Ali became friends, and when he was ill in a London hospital during the 1980s, he woke up to find Ali in prayer at his bedside.
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	*1995 He became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).		*1995 He became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
	*2002 Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]		*2002 Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]
	*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)


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	~~[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]~~
	[[Category:2009 Deaths]]		[[Category:2009 Deaths]]

Ric: WBHF icon added

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	[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Class of 2002<br>Observer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/observer/gutteridge.html click]]]		[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Class of 2002<br>Observer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/observer/gutteridge.html click]]]
			[[File:WBHF Logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|200px\|World Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee]]
	'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.		'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

Rowdytimothy: add ibhof link and logo

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			[[file:Ibhof-logo.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Class of 2002<br>Observer Category<br>Hall of Fame bio:[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/observer/gutteridge.html click]]]

	'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.		'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

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	*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)		*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)

	~~== External Links ==~~
	~~[http://www.ibhof.com/gutteridge.htm IBHOF Page]~~

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	[[Category:IBHOF Members]]		[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]
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	[[Category:2009 Deaths]]		[[Category:2009 Deaths]]

Slugger at 22:47, 28 January 2009

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	Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.		Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.


	== Commentator ==		== Commentator ==
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	*2002 Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]		*2002 Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]
	*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)		*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)



	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	[http://www.ibhof.com/gutteridge.htm IBHOF Page]		[http://www.ibhof.com/gutteridge.htm IBHOF Page]

	[[Category:IBHOF Members~~\|Gutteridge, Reg~~]]		{{DEFAULTSORT:Gutteridge, Reg}}
	[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members~~\|Gutteridge, Reg~~]]		[[Category:IBHOF Members]]
	[[Category:Boxing Media~~\|Gutteridge, Reg~~]]		[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members]]
			[[Category:Boxing Media]]
			[[Category:2009 Deaths]]

John: a bit of a mess needs attention :-(

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a bit of a mess needs attention :-(

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			'''Reg Gutteridge''', OBE (March 29, 1924 – January 24, 2009) was a boxing journalist and television commentator.

			Gutteridge was born into a boxing family in Islington, London. His grandfather, [[Arthur Gutteridge]], was the first professional boxer to appear at the original [[National Sporting Club]], and his father and uncle ([[Dick Gutteridge]] and [[Jack Gutteridge]]) were the Gutteridge Twins recognized as the premier cornermen and trainers in Britain throughout the 1920s and 1930s. Gutteridge was an amateur flyweight boxer when he was conscripted as a foot soldier with the King's Royal Rifle Corps in 1942. During D-Day two years later, Gutteridge jumped from his tank and landed on a mine. It cost him his left leg and dreams of becoming a boxing champion.

			He was married to childhood sweetheart Connie for nearly 60 years; they have two daughters (Susan and Sally-Ann) and four grandsons.

			Gutteridge died following a stroke on January 24, 2009, aged 84.


	== Commentator ==		== Commentator ==
	Covered British boxing as a radio and televison commentator for over 45 years		Covered British boxing as a radio and televison commentator for over 45 years, known as ITV's voice of boxing, a job he performed for 30 years from 1962. He covered six Olympiads and commentated on sports as diverse as greyhound racing and tug o' war while working on the Saturday show World of Sport.

			Gutteridge formed a commentating partnership with former world lightweight champion [[Jim Watt]]. One of his most bizarre experiences was to be summoned by [[Muhammad Ali]] to interview him in the corner during a world title defence. Gutteridge and Ali became friends, and when he was ill in a London hospital during the 1980s, he woke up to find Ali in prayer at his bedside.

	== Writer ==		== Writer ==
	Boxing correspondent for the ''London Evening News''		Boxing correspondent for the ''London Evening News'' for more than 30 years. His autobiography [[Uppercuts and Dazes]] was published in 1998, and Muhammad Ali provided the foreword.

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	*1991 [[Sam Taub]] Award: The [[Boxing Writers Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]		*1991 [[Sam Taub]] Award: The [[Boxing Writers Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]
	*2002 - Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]		*1995 He became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
			*2002 Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]
	*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)		*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)

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	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	*1991 [[Sam Taub]] Award: The [[Boxing Writers' Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]		*1991 [[Sam Taub]] Award: The [[Boxing Writers Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]
	*2002 - Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]		*2002 - Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]
	*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)		*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)

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	== Writer ==		== Writer ==
	Boxing correspondent for the London Evening News.		Boxing correspondent for the ''London Evening News''

	== Awards and Recognition ==		== Awards and Recognition ==
	*1991 Sam Taub Award - The [[Boxing Writers' Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]		*1991 [[Sam Taub]] Award: The [[Boxing Writers' Association of America Excellence in Broadcasting Journalism Award]]
	*2002 - Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]		*2002 - Inducted into the [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]]
			*Inducted into the [[World Boxing Hall of Fame]], "Expanded Category" (Writers & Historians & Photo Journalists)



	== External Links ==		== External Links ==
	[[http://www.ibhof.com/gutteridge.htm IBHOF ~~Enshrinee - Reg Gutteridge~~]~~]<br>~~		[http://www.ibhof.com/gutteridge.htm IBHOF Page]

	[[Category:IBHOF Members\|Gutteridge, Reg]]		[[Category:IBHOF Members\|Gutteridge, Reg]]
			[[Category:World Boxing Hall of Fame Members\|Gutteridge, Reg]]
	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gutteridge, Reg]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Gutteridge, Reg]]