Bradley Hore facts for kids

Bradley Arthur Hore (born 22 October 1981) is an Indigenous Australian boxer. He has represented Australia and his people at the Olympic Games twice and the Commonwealth Games twice. Brad Hore also became a professional boxer in 2012. He competed in the Super Bantamweight and Super Flyweight divisions.

Brad has won several boxing titles. These include the WBF Superfly Title and the WBU Australasian Superfly title. He was also a Queensland Bantamweight Champion. Brad retired from professional boxing in 2016. After retiring, he started a charity called "Keep Your Hands To Yourself". This charity helps people learn about respectful behavior.

Brad Hore: Boxer and Role Model

Early Life and Amateur Career

Brad Hore started his boxing journey as an amateur. He had an amazing record of 177 wins out of 214 fights. This shows how skilled and dedicated he was from a young age.

He proudly represented Australia at many big events. These included the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. He also competed in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he was a top contender. He competed in the men's flyweight division.

Brad was also a scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport. This is a special place where top Australian athletes train. He spent many years there improving his boxing skills.

Giving Back to the Community

Brad Hore is the 23rd Indigenous Olympian. He is very proud to represent his people. Today, he works as an Indigenous Outreach Worker. He helps Indigenous communities on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. This is where he lives with his family.

He is also an ambassador for the Australian Olympic Committee. In this role, he visits schools. He encourages children to set high goals and never give up on their dreams. Brad is also an ambassador for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. He is a strong voice for Indigenous sportspeople. The Australian Olympic Committee recently featured Brad in their magazine. They celebrated his work in changing the future for Indigenous youth.

Recently, Brad has also started painting. He uses a traditional Indigenous style in his art. His paintings can be seen in many famous places in Queensland. They are also featured on clothing and other items.

Professional Boxing Journey

Brad Hore turned professional on 27 July 2012. This meant he started boxing for money, not just for sport. He competed in the Super Bantamweight and Super Flyweight divisions. He won several important titles during his professional career.

He retired from professional boxing in 2016. His focus then shifted to his charity work.

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