Harry Orme
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Harry Orme (May 1826-9 June 1864) was a boxer from the bare-knuckle fighting era who was a candidate for heavyweight champion of England in the mid 19th century.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Harry Orme was born near Bow near the East End of London in May 1826.[1]
Boxing career
[edit | edit source]Amongst other bouts, Orme fought and beat Nat Langham on the 6 May 1851, this being Langham's only career loss. Orme fought a championship bout against Harry Broome on 18 April 1853.
After retirement
[edit | edit source]Orme kept the pub Jane Shore in Shoreditch for many years until his death on 6 June 1864.[1]
References
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