Lionel Rose was an Aboriginal Boxing champion, he was a role model for Aboriginals aswell as all Australians, A national hero to all. Born on the 21st of June 1948 he was raised in a society that was divided by racism, doubt and economic disparity or difference. For Aboriginals their struggle to gain social justice had been ongoing since 1770. Lionel lived in a poor aboriginal settlement South of Melbourne in Jacksons Track, Near Warragul he had the ambition to get away and make something of himself and so he did and became a huge significance to Australian/Aboriginal fair rights. Today i will be further talking about how a great man rose from poverty and with sedulity not only achieved his dream but became an advocate for Aboriginal rights
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One of his greatest qualities was that he never forgot where he came from. “Lionel became a member of our family and over the years that followed, from triumph to loss, he never forgot his family and friends and remained a man of the people,” stated Mr Rennie. A lot of people who rise to stardom drastically change, but in this matter Rose kept true to his to his values and never let go of them for anyone else’s convenience. One decision that provided proof that he would never change himself is when he was without money near the beginning of his career and was offered a lot of cash to be a part of a fight in South Africa. This all sounded profitable and helpful, but had a catch ”He considered the fight and if he had taken it, he would have had to go there (South Africa) as an honorary 'white ', ' ' Quill said. . At the time of this policy it reinforced that all races were to be divided and to live separately. Ultimately provided in any circumstance if Lionel Rose was invited to an event that incorrectly advertised who HE was then there would be no way it would come into action. He purely knew that being a strong sport inspiration had an impact and having an turning down opportunities such as these can show how dedicated you can …show more content…
In honour of him I have a a quote from his goddaughter who is a famous TV presenter, Australian model and actress."I am Ruby Rose because he was Lionel Rose,""I got a boxing glove tattoo on my back … thank him for the strength he gave me and in honour of all he achieved. He just has an incredible energy and light that shined beyond anyone I have ever
One of his greatest qualities was that he never forgot where he came from. “Lionel became a member of our family and over the years that followed, from triumph to loss, he never forgot his family and friends and remained a man of the people,” stated Mr Rennie. A lot of people who rise to stardom drastically change, but in this matter Rose kept true to his to his values and never let go of them for anyone else’s convenience. One decision that provided proof that he would never change himself is when he was without money near the beginning of his career and was offered a lot of cash to be a part of a fight in South Africa. This all sounded profitable and helpful, but had a catch ”He considered the fight and if he had taken it, he would have had to go there (South Africa) as an honorary 'white ', ' ' Quill said. . At the time of this policy it reinforced that all races were to be divided and to live separately. Ultimately provided in any circumstance if Lionel Rose was invited to an event that incorrectly advertised who HE was then there would be no way it would come into action. He purely knew that being a strong sport inspiration had an impact and having an turning down opportunities such as these can show how dedicated you can …show more content…
In honour of him I have a a quote from his goddaughter who is a famous TV presenter, Australian model and actress."I am Ruby Rose because he was Lionel Rose,""I got a boxing glove tattoo on my back … thank him for the strength he gave me and in honour of all he achieved. He just has an incredible energy and light that shined beyond anyone I have ever