Lionel Rose
Australian boxer (1948-2011) · Australia · On the map · Athletes · Died at 62
Lionel Edmund Rose MBE was an Australian professional boxer who competed from 1964 to 1976. He held the undisputed WBA, WBC, and The Ring bantamweight titles from 1968 to 1969, becoming the first Indigenous Australian to win a world title.
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He later became the first Indigenous Australian to be named Australian of the Year.
Country
Australia
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2011 · aged 62
The same award as Lionel
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