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

  1. ↑ "Harry Joe Yorgey". BoxRec.com. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  2. ↑ Jack McCarthy - Special to the Tribune (December 13, 2009). "Ronald Hearns following father's footsteps - tribunedigital-chicagotribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  3. ↑ Christ, Scott (2009-11-07). "Alfredo Angulo destroys Harry Joe Yorgey in three". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Christ, Scott (2013-04-12). "Malignaggi vs Broner: Jermell Charlo vs Demetrius Hopkins fight close for undercard". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
  6. ↑ "BOXING: Bridgeport's Harry Yorgey battles to draw in return to ring". Timesherald.com. 2014-07-26. Retrieved 2017-02-26.


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