Harry Joe Yorgey (born November 20, 1977)[1] is a former professional boxer. He attended Upper Merion High School in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
In 2009, he defeated Ronald Hearns to set himself up for a world title fight.[2] He lost to Alfredo Angulo for the interim World Boxing Organization super welterweight title on HBO.[3]
In 2013, Yorgey lost to future world champion Jermell Charlo on Showtime.[4][5]
In 2014, he defeated Eric Mitchell.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Harry Joe Yorgey". BoxRec.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Jack McCarthy - Special to the Tribune (December 13, 2009). "Ronald Hearns following father's footsteps - tribunedigital-chicagotribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ Christ, Scott (2009-11-07). "Alfredo Angulo destroys Harry Joe Yorgey in three". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ Tha Boxing Voice (2013-01-17). "Jermell Charlo Vs. Harry Joe Yorgey To Lead Off For Matthysse-Dallas Jr". Tha Boxing Voice. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ Christ, Scott (2013-04-12). "Malignaggi vs Broner: Jermell Charlo vs Demetrius Hopkins fight close for undercard". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- ^ "BOXING: Bridgeport's Harry Yorgey battles to draw in return to ring". Timesherald.com. 2014-07-26. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Harry Joe Yorgey from BoxRec (registration required)
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