Tributes have been paid to renowned boxing commentator Harry Carpenter, who died on Saturday at King's College Hospital in London. He was 84.
Dubbed as the ‘Voice of Boxing’, Carpenter leaves a son and a widow.
In his lengthy career, Carpenter became well-known for his rapport with boxer-turned-celebrity Frank Bruno, whose famous line ‘Know what I mean, 'arry?’ was featured during their post-match interviews.
Bruno ‘was clearly shocked and upset’ when his manager Dave Davies broke the news, the Sky News Online reported.
"Frank has many acquaintances but not many real friends. Harry Carpenter was a friend", Davies added
Carpenter’s career started as a national newspapers sports reporter before he joined the BBC, where he became a commentator in major sporting events such as the university boat race and Wimbledon. He became best known as the distinctive voice behind BBC’s boxing coverage.
Boxing promoter and manager Frank Maloney called him ‘the voice of boxing’ and “probably one of the greatest commentators of all time”.
Terry Edwards, the former national coach GB boxing team considered him ‘a true legend’.
“He was Mr. Boxing as far as commentary goes”, Edwards added. “If you were to ask me now who would take Carpenter's place there is nobody who could truly take his place - not with the same passion and professionalism.
Carpenter’s lawyer David Wills said the family funeral has not been scheduled, but confirmed that a memorial service in London is set to honour his contributions.
Dubbed as the ‘Voice of Boxing’, Carpenter leaves a son and a widow.
In his lengthy career, Carpenter became well-known for his rapport with boxer-turned-celebrity Frank Bruno, whose famous line ‘Know what I mean, 'arry?’ was featured during their post-match interviews.
Bruno ‘was clearly shocked and upset’ when his manager Dave Davies broke the news, the Sky News Online reported.
"Frank has many acquaintances but not many real friends. Harry Carpenter was a friend", Davies added
Carpenter’s career started as a national newspapers sports reporter before he joined the BBC, where he became a commentator in major sporting events such as the university boat race and Wimbledon. He became best known as the distinctive voice behind BBC’s boxing coverage.
Boxing promoter and manager Frank Maloney called him ‘the voice of boxing’ and “probably one of the greatest commentators of all time”.
Terry Edwards, the former national coach GB boxing team considered him ‘a true legend’.
“He was Mr. Boxing as far as commentary goes”, Edwards added. “If you were to ask me now who would take Carpenter's place there is nobody who could truly take his place - not with the same passion and professionalism.
Carpenter’s lawyer David Wills said the family funeral has not been scheduled, but confirmed that a memorial service in London is set to honour his contributions.
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