Best UK Commentator?

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Who is the best UK commentator?

  1. Harry Carpenter (BBC) know what I mean Harry

    4 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. Reg Gutteridge (ITV) Reg has the edge

    10 vote(s)
    45.5%

  3. Ian Darke (SKY) by KO

    6 vote(s)
    27.3%

  4. Adam Smith (DAZN) by decision

    1 vote(s)
    4.5%

  5. Barry Jones (Channel 5) on a split

    1 vote(s)
    4.5%

  6. John Rawling (Talksport) Because Par Per View is too expensive

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. DS Phil Hunter

    DS Phil Hunter Active Member Full Member

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    Who was the best?
     
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    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Harry Carpenter marginally over Reg Gutteridge both excellent
    Ian Darke was very good
    Adam Smith should not be mentioned in this company
     
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    I used to like Ian, but my fave is Reg.
     
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    Smith isn't even the best Brit commentator around now, Dave Farrar is far better. Harry Carpenter was the best for me, a genuine master of the art. Knew when to speak and when to say nothing. Too many today seem terrified of shutting up for more than 3 seconds. You're describing a televised fight, not a radio broadcast of a horse race for God's sake.
     
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    After I created the Poll I thought I probably could have added the ubitiqtious Barry Jones (Channel 5/DAZN) and John Rawlings (Talksport). I think Harry Carpenter was good because he actually started off commentating on radio broadcasts and then adapted to television very well.
     
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    Reg may have a shade over Harry for me Noel but it's very close! I needed to add Adam Smith for the sake of balance lol.
     
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    For my generation I may have to go with Ian. For humour Reg wins hands down. I remember watching one fight when a low blow was landed he said "that was just south of the equator" lol
     
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    I've added in Barry Jones and John Rawling.
     
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    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    1 Harry Carpenter
    2 Reg Gutteridge
    3 Ian Darke
    4 John Rawling
    5 Barry Jones



    Adam Smith
     
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    I have voted for Reg Gutthridge - As I do every year this pops up.
     
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    Lol yes that's the type of thing he came out with,proper old school too.
     
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    Bunce and the side guy with the dark circles around his eyes.
     
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    Reg was my fave too,Fergy. Closely followed by Harry.
     
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    Hi Buddy.
    No Jim Watt !!! shame on you Phil.;)
    Mike.
     
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    Ha Ha yes I would have to have had Glenn McCory too then Mike. Both Jim Watt and Glenn McCory were great supporting Reg and Ian.
     
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