Harry Isaacs
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| Intro | Boxer | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| was | Athlete Boxer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 26 January 1908, Johannesburg, South Africa | |
| Death | 13 September 1961Johannesburg, South Africa (aged 53 years) | |
| Star sign | Aquarius |
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Biography
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.