Harry Orme

Harry Orme (May 1826-9 June 1864) was a boxer from the bare-knuckle fighting era who was a candidate for heavyweight champion of England in the mid 19th century.

Harry Orme was born near Bow near the East End of London in May 1826.

[1] Amongst other bouts, Orme fought and beat Nat Langham on the 6 May 1851, this being Langham's only career loss.

Orme fought a championship bout against Harry Broome on 18 April 1853.

Orme kept the pub Jane Shore in Shoreditch for many years until his death on 6 June 1864.

Orme in 1853, section from flyer promoting his match with Nat Langham