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
Harry Orme was born near Bow near the East End of London in May 1826.[1]
Boxing career edit
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
Orme kept the pub Jane Shore in Shoreditch for many years until his death on 6 June 1864.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b Miles, Henry Downes (1906). Pugilistica. Edinburgh: J. Grant. pp. 253–270. Retrieved 28 October 2019.