Robbie Peden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Robbie Peden |
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| Nickname(s) | Bomber | |||||||||||||
| Rated at | 59.05 kg (130 lb) | |||||||||||||
| Height | 1.73 m | |||||||||||||
| Reach | 175 cm | |||||||||||||
| Nationality | Australian | |||||||||||||
| Born | 11 November 1973 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Stance | Orthodox | |||||||||||||
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| Total fights | 29 | |||||||||||||
| Wins | 25 | |||||||||||||
| Wins by KO | 14 | |||||||||||||
| Losses | 4 | |||||||||||||
| Draws | 0 | |||||||||||||
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Robert Lloyd Peden, born on November 11, 1973, is an Australian former professional boxer. He is often called "Bomber." In 2005, Robbie won a big boxing title, the IBF super featherweight championship. He was the third person of Aboriginal background to become a world boxing champion. Other Aboriginal champions include Anthony Mundine and Lionel Rose.
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Robbie Peden's Early Life
Robbie Peden's mother was Aboriginal, and his father had Scottish roots. This mix of backgrounds is part of his unique story.
Amateur Boxing Career
Robbie Peden had a very successful amateur boxing career. He won 130 fights and lost only 15. He was a five-time national amateur champion in Australia.
Commonwealth Games Gold
In 1994, Robbie won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. This was a big achievement for him. He also won the Liverpool Cup in both 1995 and 1996.
Olympic Games Appearances
Robbie represented Australia at the Olympic Games twice. He competed in the 1992 Olympics and again in the 1996 Olympics.
1992 Barcelona Olympics
At the 1992 Olympics, Robbie competed as a flyweight. He won his first two fights. He defeated Marty O'Donnell from Canada and Yacin Chikh from Algeria. He then lost to Chol-Su Choi from North Korea.
1996 Atlanta Olympics
In the 1996 Olympics, Robbie competed as a featherweight. He won his first fight against Mohammed Achik from Morocco. He then lost to Serafim Todorov from Bulgaria.
Professional Boxing Career
After his amateur success, Robbie "Bomber" Peden became a professional boxer in 1996. He worked hard to reach the top.
Winning a World Title
In 2005, Robbie achieved his dream of becoming a world champion. He won the IBF super featherweight title. He beat Nate Campbell by a technical knockout (TKO). This means the fight was stopped because Nate Campbell could not continue.
Unification Fight and Hall of Fame
Seven months after winning his title, Robbie fought Marco Antonio Barrera. This fight was an attempt to unify, or combine, boxing belts. Robbie lost this fight and his title. In 2012, Robbie Peden was honored for his boxing achievements. He was inducted into the Australian National Boxing Hall of Fame.
Life After Boxing
Robbie Peden is still very involved in the boxing world. He helps young people through sport.
Community Work
Robbie runs the Fitzroys Stars Gym in Melbourne. This gym is located inside an Aboriginal community center. He is also the CEO of the Indigenous Solutions Aboriginal Corporation. He works with other groups like Melbourne Aboriginal Youth Sport and Recreation. He also helps the Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Association. Robbie uses his experience to support his community.
