Harry Carpenter dies aged 84

Mar 22 2010

BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said on Monday.

The 84-year-old 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 former heavyweight world champion 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.