All boxersLionel Rose
“Slim”
Boxing · Deceased42-11-0RECORD
12WINS BY KO / TKO
30WINS BY DECISION
53PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 1-2-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Lionel Edmund Rose |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Slim |
| Date of birth | 21 Jun 1948 |
| Died | 8 May 2011 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Birthplace | Labertouche, Victoria, Australia |
| Weight classes | Bantamweight, Super featherweight, Lightweight |
| Height | 166 cm (5′5″) |
| Reach | Not added yet |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1964–1976 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1968–1976) |
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Titles and honours
- Undisputed bantamweight champion (WBA, WBC, The Ring) 1968–1969
- Australian bantamweight champion 1966
Background
Australian boxer of Gunditjmara heritage who became the first Indigenous Australian world boxing champion. He was later named Australian of the Year.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Rafael Limon | TKO | 28 Aug 1976 | |||
| Loss | Ruben Olivares | KO | 5 | 22 Aug 1969 | Inglewood, California, USA | |
| Win | Chucho Castillo | Decision (split) | 15 | 6 Dec 1968 |