Harry Williams

Biographical information

RolesReferee
SexMale
Full nameHarry•Williams
Used nameHarry•Williams
NOC Great Britain

Biography

Exeter’s Harry Williams was a British Boxing Board of Control certified referee, and also a well-known boxing promoter. He was the Master of Ceremonies (MC) at many of his own promotions, which were mostly in the Devon area. In the 1930s, Williams also ran all-in wrestling shows in Exeter, and on the south coast of England. At the 1924 Paris Olympics, he was a referee and judge.

Referee

Games Sport (Discipline) / Event NOC / Team Phase Unit Role As
1924 Summer Olympics Boxing GBR Harry Williams
Flyweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Bantamweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Featherweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Lightweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Welterweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Middleweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee
Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) Final Standings Judge / Referee