Harry Perry

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameHenry Major "Harry"•Perry
Used nameHarry•Perry
Born9 August 1878 in Bethnal Green, EnglandGBR
Died24 April 1969 (aged 90 years 8 months 15 days) in London, EnglandGBR
Measurements144 cm
AffiliationsColumbia ABC — Shoreditch, EnglandGBR
NOCGreat BritainGBR

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