Harry Isaacs’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Boxer
Was Athlete
Boxer
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

26 January 1908, Johannesburg, South Africa

Death

13 September 1961, Johannesburg, South Africa
(aged 53 years)

Star sign Aquarius

Harry Isaacs (26 January 1908 in Johannesburg – 13 September 1961) was a South African boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.

In his first Olympic bout, he defeated Aage Fahrenholtz of Denmark in a points decision. In his second Olympic bout, he defeated Canadian boxer Vince Glionna on points. In his third Olympic bout, he lost to John Daley of the United States on a points decision in the Semi-final round.

In his last Olympic bout, he took the bronze medal in the bantamweight class after defeating Frank Traynor of Ireland in a points decision.

He died on 13 September 1961 in Johannesburg.

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