Johnny Broome

Johnny Broome

Johnny Broome (Born: March 14 1818; Birmingham, England; Died: May 31 1855; England) was a lightweight bare-knuckle boxer.

Broome was a gifted pugilist known as “Young Duckro.” He was never defeated in the prize ring, and had a younger brother (Harry Broome) who became Heavyweight Champion of England. Johnny stood 5’ 6½” and weighed between 133 and 140 pounds.

Boxing career

Broome the Lightweight Championship of England when he defeated Jack Hannan in Oxfordshire, England on January 26 1841. The bout lasted 47 rounds and 79 minutes. Broome defended his title against Bungaree on April 27 1842 near Newmarket, England. Broome won in 42 rounds and 57 minutes. [Dowling’s Fights for the Championship, 1855]

ee also

*List of bare-knuckle boxers

References


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