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- Birth nameHarry Leonard Carpenter
- Harry Carpenter was born on October 17, 1925 in South Norwood, Surrey, England, UK. He was an actor and director, known for The Prince Who Is King (1999), 101 Greatest Knockouts: Round 2 (2006) and Vendetta (1966). He was married to Phyllis Barbara Matthews. He died on March 20, 2010 in Denmark Hill, London, England, UK.
- SpousePhyllis Barbara Matthews(1950 - March 20, 2010) (his death, 1 child)
- He occasionally anchored programmes like "Grandstand" and "Wimbledon", in addition to his regular role as host of "Sportsnight".
- Became a household name in the UK during the Frank Bruno boxing era, due to the latter's catchphrase of "Know what I mean 'Arry", during their post-match interviews together.
- He is survived by his son.
- He served the British Royal Navy during World War II as a telegrapher aboard destroyer.
- He made his broadcast debut in 1949 as a commentator for BBC television at an amateur boxing bout in a London Factory canteen. He retired in 1994.
- On the 1974 fight in Kinshasa, Zaire: Suddenly, Ali looks very tired indeed. In fact, Ali, at times now, looks as though he can barely lift his arms up. Oh's he's got him with a right hand! He's got him! Oh you can't believe it. And I don't think Foreman's going to get up. He's trying to beat the count. And he's out! Oh my God, he's won the title back at 32!
- There are far more occasions when you shouldn't be speaking than when you should. You're there to help people, and you must only speak when you feel you can help them. It's pointless telling them what they can patently see for themselves.
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