Harry Isaacs (boxer)

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.

1928 Olympic results
Below is the complete record of Harry Isaacs, a South African bantamweight boxer who competed at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics:


 * Round of 32: bye
 * Round of 16: defeated Aage Fahrenholtz (Denmark) on points
 * Quarterfinal: defeated Vince Glionna (Canada) on points
 * Semifinal: lost to John Daley (United States) on points
 * Bronze Medal Bout: defeated Frank Traynor (Ireland) on points (was awarded bronze medal)