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Henry Perry

1878 – 1969

British boxer

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About Henry Perry

Lived 1878 – 1969 (aged 90). Henry Perry was a boxer.

Henry Perry (9 August 1878 – 24 April 1969) was a British bantamweight amateur boxer who competed in the early twentieth century. He lost in the quarterfinals in Boxing at the 1908 Summer Olympics – Bantamweight. He fought as Harry Perry.

Perry won the 1903 and 1904 Amateur Boxing Association British bantamweight title, when boxing out of the Columbia ABC. Perry was just four feet nine inches in height but was described as a hustling, bustling terrifying fighter.

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Who was Henry Perry?

British boxer

When was Henry Perry born?

Henry Perry was born on 9 August 1878.

When did Henry Perry die?

Henry Perry died on 24 April 1969.

What was Henry Perry's occupation?

Henry Perry was a boxer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Henry Perry

· Wikidata: Q5726906

· DBpedia: Henry Perry (British boxer)

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