Bradley Hore facts for kids

Bradley Arthur Hore (born 22 October 1981) is an Indigenous Australian boxer. He proudly represented Australia and his people as an athlete in two Olympic Games and two Commonwealth Games.

Brad Hore became a professional boxer on 27 July 2012. He competed in the super bantamweight and Super Flyweight divisions. He has won important titles like the WBF Superfly Title, the WBU Australasian Superfly title, and is a Queensland Bantamweight Champion. Brad retired from professional boxing in 2016. After his boxing career, he started a charity called "Keep Your Hands To Yourself." This charity helps teach people about preventing violence and promoting safe interactions.

Brad Hore's Amateur Boxing Career

As an amateur boxer, Brad Hore had a very impressive record. He competed in 214 fights and won 177 of them. His amateur career included representing Australia at major international events:

• The 2000 Sydney Olympic Games
• The 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games
• The 2004 Athens Olympic Games
• The 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games

At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, Brad was a favorite to win. He was the Australian and Oceania champion in the men's flyweight division (under 51 kg). He competed well but was stopped in the second round by Ronald Siler from the USA.

Training and Support

Brad Hore was a scholarship holder at the Australian Institute of Sport. This means he received special support and training to help him become a top athlete. He spent many years training there, which helped him develop his boxing skills.

Brad trains at The Boxing Shop, located at Griffith University in Brisbane. His coach, Gareth Williams, helps him prepare for his fights.

Brad Hore's Community Work

Brad Hore is the 23rd Indigenous Olympian. He is very proud to represent his people. He works as an Indigenous Outreach Worker with the North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Indigenous Health. He lives on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland with his partner and children.

Brad also works as an ambassador for the Australian Olympic Committee. In this role, he visits schools to encourage children to participate in sports. He inspires them to set high goals and never give up on their dreams. He is also an ambassador for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation and a representative for the Indigenous sporting community. The Australian Olympic Committee recently featured Brad in their magazine during NAIDOC week, highlighting his work in changing the future for Indigenous youth.

Brad Hore's Art

Recently, Brad Hore has started painting. He uses a traditional Indigenous style in his artwork. His paintings can be found in many well-known places in Queensland. His art has also been featured on clothing and other media.

Professional Boxing Record

Brad Hore's professional boxing record includes 7 fights, with 5 wins and 2 losses. He won 5 fights by decision and lost 2 by knockout.

External Links

• Brad Hore's Boxing Record