Episode details

World Service,25 Feb 2017,9 mins

Lionel Rose - Aboriginal Boxing Hero

Sporting Witness

Available for over a year

In February 1968, the aboriginal fighter Lionel Rose was cheered by Australians of all races when he won the world bantamweight boxing title. Ashley Byrne talks to Rose's rival and later friend, Noel Kunde. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production. PHOTO: Lionel Rose celebrating his world championship victory in 1968 (Getty Images)

Programme Website
More episodes