Clarence Henry
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Name: Clarence Henry
Born: 1926-03-27
Birthplace: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Died: 1999-02-28 (Age:72)
Nationality: US American
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 6′ 1″ / 185cm
Boxing Record: click
Managers: Jack Dempsey (circa 1949), Frank Palermo
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- 1948 Los Angeles Times Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion
- 1948 won the Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions by ko in the 2nd vs. Wayland Dubose.
- 1948 Coley Wallace was awarded an unpopular decision over Henry at the Intercity Golden Gloves Tournament according to The Stars and Stripes.
- 1948 on April 13th as a member of the Chicago Golden Gloves Team representing the United States vs. Europe he beat Fernand Bothy of Belgium at heavyweight.
- Elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998
- A highly-ranked heavyweight contender in the 1950s.
| Preceded by: Richard Hagan |
Chicago Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions Heavyweight Champion 1948 |
Succeeded by: Don Pereko |
