Career
In April 1948, he defeated Belgian Fernand Bothy as part the Chicago Golden Gloves Team representing the United States. Henry was small for a heavyweight but had an explosive punch. Weighing 184¾ lbs. to Moore"s 176 lbs., he lost a unanimous decision in 10 rounds at Baltimore"s Memorial Stadium.
At his peak, he was the third-ranked heavyweight contender.
In 1949, former heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey became his manager, though gangster Frank "Blinky" Palermo eventually owned his contract. Henry was released after posting $2,000 bail.
He retired from the ring that year. Clarence Henry was elected to the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1998, the year before his death.