Harry Perry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenry Major "Harry"•Perry
Used nameHarry•Perry
Born9 August 1878 in Bethnal Green, England (GBR)
Died24 April 1969 in London, England (GBR)
Measurements144 cm
AffiliationsColumbia ABC, Shoreditch (GBR)
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Henry Perry won the 1903 and 1904 ABA bantamweight titles, and after struggling to maintain the weight, fought as a featherweight. However, for the 1908 London Olympics, he managed to make the 52.6 kg (8st 4lb) bantamweight limit, but lost on a split decision to Wally Webb in his first bout. Perry fought for the ABA featherweight title in 1913, ten years after capturing his first title.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1908 Summer Olympics Boxing GBR Harry Perry
Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) =4