About Harry Orme
Lived 1826 – 1864 (aged 37–38). Harry Orme was a boxer.
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 Harry Orme was born near Bow near the East End of London in May 1826.
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.
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Who was Harry Orme?
English bare-knuckle boxer
When was Harry Orme born?
Harry Orme was born in 1826.
When did Harry Orme die?
Harry Orme died in 1864.
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Harry Orme was a boxer.
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