Harry Joe Yorgey

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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]

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References

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  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.
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