Jerry Jerome 1874 to 1943

Jerry Jerome 1874 – 1943

Born at Jimbour Station, Dalby, Jerry Jerome is best known as a boxer – one of “the greatest middleweight fighters in the world”. In 1912 he is the Australian middleweight boxing champion.

Prior to boxing, he was one of the best all-round athletes in Australia. He excelled as a runner and high jumper, a horseman and was a crack shot. He entered the ring in 1908, aged 38 and leapt to fame and popularity with his unorthodox style. He retired in 1915 with 39 wins from 63 fights. Jerome fought on in boxing tents before retiring to Cherbourg where he coached promising boxers.

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