RIP Harry Carpenter

RIP Harry.

Now him and Reg Gutteridge are gone. Truly the end of the era.

 

You are right there.

 

Very sorry about this.

It was through Harry Carpenter's 1975 book, "Boxing, A Pictorial History," that I first began to really learn about the history of boxing from an Anglo-centric perspective. That was how I originally learned about the incredible Nel Tarleton, knowledge which helped me gain acceptance with some of you UK posters here at ESB. When Len Harvey gained induction into the IBHOF, I already knew who he was because of Carpenter.

Reg Gutteridge is in the IBHOF. I wouldn't mind seeing Carpenter join him there.

RIP Harry, and many thanks.

 

know what i mean henry,RIP SIR

 

Thats my favourite piece of commentry along with Reg Gutterige for Hagler-Hearns. Also liked Duke Mckenzie having a fit when Froch beat Taylor.

RIP Harry.

 

makes feel sad i remember watching sportsnight as a kid and harry carpenter was mr boxing on the bbc

 

"This seems to be one of the toughest battles for the 33 year old champion."

 

RIP Harry - one of those guys that (similar to Ali) when I saw him on the box or even just when people mentioned him to me in conversation would always generate a smile would come on my face instantly (or I'd just chuckle at memories of his chin wags with the likes of Ali and Bruno) - he just had that affect - probably the only time it didn't happen was earlier this evening when my housemate actually told me Harry had passed away - even then, when the sudden shock had passed, we were laughing about some of the memories of his comentaries ("gedin there Frank!!" and "oh my god he's won the title back at thirty twwwoooooo!!!" ha ha I'm even laughing out loud now typing this - god bless him - Harry where ever you are you will never be forgotten and you will always be truly liked and missed - no wot i mean?

 

All my old fights I got on DVD, like Rudkin vs McGowan II wouldnt be the same without the recognisable voice of Carpenter or Gutteridge.

 

A stellar commentator. Too many get caught up in the hyperbole or take sides; Harry was right down the middle. Couldn't ask for more, RIP.

 

Loads of memories...Ali v Foreman.
Decent interviewer.. nice interview with a young Tyson
A boxing man respect from me..

 

"Get in there Frank!"

Well I think we rightly can forgive him that one! Ted Spoon you are spot on.

Harry was a classy man in a sometimes horrid sport.

He flirted with other sports, but I think he always treated our sport as being that bit more special.

He always found a way to add to a special fight, without taking anything away from the two fighters themselves.

Thanks 'arry!