Which fights contained Reg Gutteridge`s best commentary?

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  1. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I like Ian Darke, although I admit I haven’t watched a lot of fights he called.

    But he’s great with a turn of phrase.

    I remember his call during a World Cup match: “He could open a can of tomato soup with his left foot.” Poetry.
     
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  2. Bulldog24

    Bulldog24 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    ‘The ego has landed!’

    Eubank was Reg’s favourite ever fighter. And he knew Ali well…
     
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  3. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I remember Reg coming out with that comment about Eubank. I'll never forget him interviewing Muhammad Ali in between rounds during Muhammad's fight with Rudi Lubbers. We're not going to see that happen anymore if at all.

    "Hearns doing a bit of involuntary breakdancing" Reg during Hagler-Hearns fight.
     
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  4. Shempz

    Shempz Active Member Full Member

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    If I recall correctly, when Reg was commentating on Hagler vs Hearns, after the first round, he put his hand over the mic, turned to Don Curry who was co-commentating with him and just said "f**king hell".
     
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  5. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran

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    Agree Reg and Jim were great but have to Say Darke and McCrory while not as good definitely better than anyone else commentating in the UK at the moment
     
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  6. Woller

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    In Denmark we have always loved his commentary to the Jørgen Hansen - Dave Green fight.
     
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    Dynamicpuncher Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I remember just before Benn vs McClellan fight started he said something like "Bruno's last opponent couldn't stand up in a 15 mile an hour wind, unlike these two who can take it and dish it out"
     
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  8. Shempz

    Shempz Active Member Full Member

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    This is well worth a watch - the ITV tribute to Reg Gutteridge

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  10. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I recall that fight well,Woller. Very short but plenty of action while it lasted.
     
  11. Vic The Gambler

    Vic The Gambler Active Member Full Member

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    Great tribute to a great commentator. And some of those fight highlights of yesteryear brought back some damn fine memories
     
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  12. Noel857

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    That was brilliant,really enjoyed it.Thanks for posting
     
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