Lionel Rose Signed Photo From struggling athlete… to national hero Born on June 21, 1948 in Drouin, Victoria in humble circumstances, he rose to true national hero status during a stellar sporting career. He caught the imagination of the Australian public in the 60's and was awarded the honour of 'Australian Of The Year'. He came quickly through a successful amateur career, turning professional in 1964. In October, 1966 after polished performances, he made the world ratings for the first time.On February 27, 1968, Rose was given the chance to meet World Bantamweight Champion, Masahito 'Fighting' Harada, in his native Tokyo when another challenger withdrew. Using all of his natural skill, Rose outboxed and clearly outpointed Harada to capture the title in a unanimous decision. Australia's Lionel Rose was now the new, undisputed Bantamweight Champion of the World The main photograph shows Lionel Rose ripping a left to the waist of Fighting Harada in Tokyo on February 27, 1968 when he won the World Bantamweight title, defeating Harada on points.

LIONEL ROSE SIGNED PHOTO

Original signed Photolionel Rose. He caught the imagination of the Australian public in the 60's and was awarded the honour of 'Australian Of The Year'. He came quickly through a successful amateur career, turning professional in 1964. In October, 1966 after polished performances, he made the world ratings for the first time.On February 27, 1968, Rose was given the chance to meet World Bantamweight Champion, Masahito 'Fighting' Harada, in his native Tokyo when another challenger withdrew. Using all of his natural skill, Rose outboxed and clearly outpointed Harada to capture the title in a unanimous decision. Australia's Lionel Rose was now the new, undisputed Bantamweight Champion of the World The main photograph shows Lionel Rose ripping a left to the waist of Fighting Harada in Tokyo on February 27, 1968 when he won the World Bantamweight title, defeating Harada on points.

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LIONEL ROSE SIGNED PHOTO