16 Facts About Harry Broome

Henry Alfred Broome was a boxer from the bare-knuckle fighting era who became heavyweight champion of England in September, 1851 when he defeated fellow Englishman William Perry in Mildenhall, England.

Harry Broome lost the title in May, 1856 to Tom Paddock in Suffolk.

Harry Broome did his best work, near the end of the match, most frequently leading with his left.

Harry Broome subsequently beat Rowe in a rearranged fight on 13 May 1845.

Harry Broome's next fight was against Ben Terry of Birmingham in Shrivenham, England.

Harry Broome's career reached a peak in 1851 when, fighting above his weight, he defeated William Perry, the "Tipton Slasher".

Harry Broome was awarded victory for the foul of striking Harry Broome while he was on his knees.

Harry Broome defended the heavyweight championship of England only once successfully against Henry Orme on a warm 18 April 1853, winning in a thirty-one round fight in Brandon, Suffolk, that lasted 2 hours, and eighteen minutes.

Harry Broome was roughly two inches taller than his adversary, but described as fleshy and not as fit in appearance, with the skin "loose on his arms".

Harry Broome likely fought as a light heavyweight at best, as his competition weight was not known to exceed 175.

Harry Broome had two fights scheduled with Tom Paddock in February and March 1855, but Paddock failed to show for either bout.

On his second defense of the English title, Harry Broome lost a fifty-one round match to Paddock at Bentley in Sussex on 19 May 1856, in Manningtree, England in one hour, three minutes.

Harry Broome had lost as much as 40 pounds for the contest, but did not appear as muscular as he had in earlier contests.

Harry Broome's determination was substantial, but his stamina was described as inadequate against the vigor and strength of his opponent.

Harry Broome fell in the 49th from a blow to his left ear.

Harry Broome was survived by his wife, who cared for him during his illness, and two children.