Harry Broome

Harry Broome
Born
Henry Alfred Broome

1826
Birmingham, England
Died2 November 1865 (aged 38–39)
NationalityBritish United Kingdom
Statistics
Weight(s)165 lb (75 kg)*, *weight average in later career
*Early career fought as welterweight
career weight range, 136–178
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Varies slightly in other records[1]
StanceOrthodox
Right handed
Used London Prize Ring Rules
Boxing record
Total fights7
* major professional bouts only[1]
Wins4
Losses1
Draws2

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.[1]

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