Harry Broome
English bare-knuckle boxer (1826-1865) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the English footballer, see Harry Broome (footballer).
Henry Alfred Broome[3] (1826 – 2 November 1865) was a boxer from the bare-knuckle fighting era who became heavyweight champion of England in September, 1851 when he defeated fellow Englishman William Perry in Mildenhall, England. He lost the title in May, 1856 to Tom Paddock in Suffolk.[2]
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Harry Broome | |
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Born | Henry Alfred Broome 1826 Birmingham, England |
Died | 2 November 1865 (aged 38–39) Soho, London, England[1] |
Nationality | British |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | 165 lb (75 kg)*, *weight average in later career *Early career fought as welterweight career weight range, 136–178 |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Varies slightly in other records[2] |
Stance | Orthodox Right handed Used London Prize Ring Rules |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 7 * major professional bouts only[2] |
Wins | 4 |
Losses | 1 |
Draws | 2 |
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