They say we should use this time to learn something new – so we thought we’d offer up a history lesson free of charge!
We’re going to be recapping all the important sporting moments each and every day as we look to fill the void our beloved sports have left behind.
So if it’s AFL, NRL, Basketball, Cricket, Golf or even Wrestling, be sure to return each morning as we take a trip back through the history books to relive some of the great sporting moments On This Day.
2017 – The Battle of Brisbane
On a sunny Sunday afternoon at Suncorp Stadium, Jeff Horn defeated boxing great Manny Pacquiao in a major upset to claim the WBO welterweight title.
The bout was billed as the “Battle of Brisbane” and the fight went the distance going the full 12 rounds.
Three years on, many regard this as one of the great moments in Australian sporting history as Horn earned scores of 117-11,115-113 and 115-113 from the judges.
At one stage it looked as though Pacquio had Horn’s measure dominating in the ninth round.
But in that true Aussie battler underdog spirit, Horn got back on his feet and went toe to toe with Pacquiao in the 11th and 12th round.
When the final bell rang to end the 12th round, it was up to the judges and Pacquiao looked confident.
Then Micheal Buffer uttered those imortal words “new world champion” and Jeff Horn made Australian and world sporting history.
2008 – Queensland Make It Three In a Row
July 2nd is truly one of the great days for Queenslanders as the Maroons won their third consecutive State of Origin series at ANZ Stadium.
Isreal Folau is name scores two tries and is name man of the match and Jonthan Thurston won the Wally Lewis Medal.
Queensland’s threepeat of Origin wins wouldn’t even be the half-way point of their famous winning streak. #EIGHTINAROW
1904 – St Louis Olympics Begin
The USA got their first taste of hosting the Olympics of the modern Summer variety as the 1904 St Louis Summer games got underway.
A total of 651 athletes from 651 nations took part in 94 events in 16 different sports.
These games were notable for the strange rules regarding the marathon.
Held on a particularly hot day, access to water was intentionally restricted by the organizers.
The winner of the event, Thomas Hicks had to be given a dose of rat poision mised with brandy to stimulate his nervous system due to dehydration.
Australia did compete at the St.Louis Olympics but came home with donuts on the medal tally.