Harry Finch

Name: Harry Finch
Hometown: Southwark, London, United Kingdom
Pro Boxer: Record

Harry Finch was born 26 Mar 1881 at the General Lying-in Hospital, 85 York Road, Lambeth, South London, the eldest son of John Finch and Amy (nee) Merrett who lived nearby in Clapham. He was married 4 Oct 1903 to Matilda Jane (Ginnie) Crouch.

He fought lightweight and is known to have fought Harry Reeve in 1911 but lost. He enlisted during World War I in the British Navy and won the International Army and Navy boxing championship in 1915. (There is a photo of him with the cup inscribed as "A.B. FINCH", i.e. able-bodied seaman, his rank).

He survived WWI but his fate after that is unknown. His example inspired several within the family, including his nephew John Sidney Finch (aka Jack Finch), who also became a professional boxer.