shygye Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Link Lionel Rose, 62, the first Australian Aborigine to win a world boxing title, died Sunday near Melbourne after being ill for several months, his family said. He had a stroke in 2007 that left him partially paralyzed. Rose beat Japan's Masahiko "Fighting" Harada in Tokyo in February 1968 to win the world bantamweight title. In December of that year at the Inglewood Forum, Rose was declared the victor in a split decision over Mexico's Chucho Castillo, and an unruly mob among the 15,287 spectators rioted and threw bottles and other debris into the ring. Rose was named Australian of the year after his world title victory, becoming the first Aborigine to receive the honor. He also was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire and finished his career with 42 wins, 12 by knockout, in 53 fights.
bust Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Very sad to hear. A real srorting icon. Anthony Mundine should have taken notice of how he behaved. Also released a few singles if my memory is correct.
ozpharlap Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Mundane ... please Bust, don't mention his name in the same line with a real boxer ... would love to see them both in the ring when they were both at their prime, well, as good as Mundane says he is
USVirgin Posted May 9, 2011 Report Posted May 9, 2011 Interesting, never heard of the guy. First saw the Stones at The Forum in 72. I guess he was before my time.
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