11 Facts About Johnny Broome

Johnny Broome was a lightweight bare-knuckle boxer.

Johnny Broome was born in Birmingham on 14 March 1818.

Johnny Broome fought 10 times and was undefeated when he retired from the ring.

Johnny Broome won the Lightweight Championship of England when he defeated Jack Hannan in Oxfordshire, England on 26 January 1841.

Johnny Broome defended his title against John Gorrick on 27 April 1842 near Newmarket, England.

Johnny Broome attempted to arrange a fight between Perry and James "Deaf" Burke in August 1842, although the match was cancelled as Johnny Broome failed to pay the deposit on the match stake in time.

Later in the same year Johnny Broome set up the two fights between Perry and the American, Charles Freeman.

In 1848 Johnny Broome accepted an offer to compete in the Grand National steeplechase at Aintree.

Towards the end, Johnny Broome's reputation was tainted with scandal, as he was associated with some questionable transactions and a card fixing fraud.

Johnny Broome bled to death and was buried at West Norwood Cemetery.

Johnny Broome's younger brother, Harry Broome was a prize fighter.