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Jimmy Sharman's Boxing Tent. Many famous boxers worked in the Sharman tent, including: Ronald O'Callaghan; The Black Irish Man Aboriginal Frank Burns (middleweight champion) Graham Burns, Jeff Burns, Ted Burns, Charlie Burns; Teddy Green (bantamweight) Harry Mack (featherweight) Mickey Miller (bantam and featherweight)
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Aug 29, 2023 · The song takes its name from Jimmy Sharman, a real-life boxing promoter who operated a travelling boxing tent in Australia during the early 20th century. Midnight Oil draws upon Sharman’s story to shed light on the broader socio-political context surrounding Indigenous Australians and their resilience in the face of adversity.
Jimmy Sharman’s boxing tent provided opportunities for Aboriginal boxers during a time when they faced systemic discrimination. However, it is important to recognize that the song presents a critical perspective, alleging exploitation and raising awareness of the darker side of boxing.
Oct 4, 2023 · 11 ratings4 reviews. Jimmy Sharman is a conundrum. Raised in a large poor catholic family, becoming a tent boxer at age eleven. He blinds another boxer and is racked by guilt for the rest of his life yet develops an extremely profitable and popular showground fixture. We learn about Sharman’s boxing tent spruiking, his unconventional business ...
