Lionel Rose

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Lionel Rose

This is the story of the extraordinary life of Australia's first Aboriginal boxing champion. In 1968 a young boxer with a charming smile punched his way to history by defeating the existing world champion, a Japanese boxer called 'Fighting Harada'. Lionel Rose became the new bantamweight champion of the world. When Rose returned to Australia after his victory, he was celebrated by a crowd of 250,000 people. His success came just months after the passing of an Australian referendum, giving the Government new powers to advance Aboriginal rights.

Series, Documentary


Lionel Rose - TV Showtimes

Sunday, April 12

3:00pm

Lionel Rose

NITV

Lionel Rose

NITV, 3:00pm, Sun, 12 Apr 2026, 90 minutes

REPEAT

This is the story of the extraordinary life of Australia's first Aboriginal boxing champion. In 1968 a young boxer with a charming smile punched his way to history by defeating the existing world champion, a Japanese boxer called 'Fighting Harada'. Lionel Rose became the new bantamweight champion of the world. When Rose returned to Australia after his victory, he was celebrated by a crowd of 250,000 people. His success came just months after the passing of an Australian referendum, giving the Government new powers to advance Aboriginal rights.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary


Lionel Rose

NITV HD

Lionel Rose

NITV HD, 3:00pm, Sun, 12 Apr 2026, 90 minutes

REPEAT

This is the story of the extraordinary life of Australia's first Aboriginal boxing champion. In 1968 a young boxer with a charming smile punched his way to history by defeating the existing world champion, a Japanese boxer called 'Fighting Harada'. Lionel Rose became the new bantamweight champion of the world. When Rose returned to Australia after his victory, he was celebrated by a crowd of 250,000 people. His success came just months after the passing of an Australian referendum, giving the Government new powers to advance Aboriginal rights.

Series, Australia, English, Documentary


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