Harry Orme

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

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.^[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

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

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

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