Boxing commentator Harry Carpenter dies

ODN 2010-03-22

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Boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died aged 84.


The former TV sports presenter died at King's College Hospital, London, on Saturday.


His lawyer David Wills said: "He had been unwell since last summer when he had a minor heart attack.


"The funeral has not been arranged but will be a family funeral, to be followed by a memorial service in London."


Mr Carpenter leaves a widow and one son.


Carpenter became closely identified with Frank Bruno, whose catchphrase "Know what I mean, 'arry?" featured in their post-fight interviews.


He worked as a sports reporter on national newspapers before joining the BBC and commentated on major sporting events including Wimbledon and the university boat race.


But it was as the public face - and voice - of the corporation's boxing coverage that he became best known.

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