Harry Orme

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.

Orme in 1853, section from flyer promoting his match with Nat Langham

Early life

Harry Orme was born near Bow near the East End of London in May 1826.[1]

Boxing career

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

Orme kept the pub Jane Shore in Shoreditch for many years until his death on 6 June 1864.[1]

References
  1. Miles, Henry Downes (1906). Pugilistica. Edinburgh: J. Grant. pp. 253–270. Retrieved 28 October 2019.
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