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Lionel Rose and Jenny Rose interviewed by Rob Willis for the Sport oral history project [sound recording]
Bib ID 4458102
Format AudioAudio, OnlineOnline [sound recording]
Author
Rose, Lionel, 1948-2011, Interviewee
 
Online Access
Access Conditions Access open for research, personal copies and public use. 
Description 2008 
2 sound files (ca. 90 min.) 
Series

Sport oral history project

Technical Details

Mode of access: Online. 

Summary

Lionel Rose, born 1948, recalls his early days; fights at Jackson's Track; his father's fights; his father teaching him to fight; Sharman's boxing tents; George Bracken; life in Drouin, Vic.; other boxers at Jackson's Track; his musical influences; his school days; bush remedies; Graeme Walsh; his first fight in Melbourne; his early motivation "to be the very best"; his interest in cars and motor racing; playing football; his thoughts on the current group of Aboriginal boxers; fighting today compared to his day; his thoughts on training; his life after fighting Rocky Gatellari; the qualities required to be a good boxer; getting a lucky break to fight Masahito 'Fighting' Harada; his trip to Japan; the origins of his nickname 'Slim'; his school days; siblings; making a documentary; the teamwork required to be a boxing success; life after boxing; his philosophy on life.

Jenny Rose, born 1950, at Warragul, Vic., speaks about her early school days and family background; her love of sport; meeting Lionel Rose; his personal traits; his early boxing days and training; his work to become a world champion; his attitude to fame; the attitude towards women in the boxing industry; the elements needed to be a champion; the media; Lionel's musical interests; his attitude to his health problems; the people motivating Lionel to fight; his current interests in sport; the support from the boxing fraternity; the mental courage required to compete.

Notes

Recorded with John Harpley.

Sound files accompanied by photographs of Lionel and Jenny Rose and some of his boxing memorabilia.

Recorded on 12 June, 2008 in Warragul, Vic.

Index/Finding Aid Note Timed summary (3 ,1 p.) and Uncorrected transcript (typescript, 72 leaves) 
Subjects Rose, Lionel, - 1948-2011 - Interviews.  |  Rose, Jenny - Interviews.  |  Boxers (Sports) - Australia - Interviews.  |  Athletes - Australia - Interviews.  |  Boxing - Australia - History.  |  Aboriginal Australians - Interviews.  |  Boxing matches.  |  Boxers' spouses - Interviews.
Occupation Boxers.
Other authors/contributors Rose, Jenny, Interviewee  |  Willis, Rob, 1944-, Interviewer

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