99K views · 1.3K reactions | The last Boxing Troupe in Australia! Fred Brophy’s Boxing Tent. Punters pit themselves against the Troupe Fighters. Classic bit of Australiana!! On the edge of the Simpson Desert in a cracking part of the world, sunny Birdsville. A town with a lot of history, been so lucky to come here and meet so many beautiful humans. | Danny Green | Facebook

Boxing tents were once a feature of Australian rodeos and agricultural shows, but changes to laws have led to the banning of tent boxing in most states across Australia. But fourth-generation ‘showman’ Fred Brophy is keeping the tradition alive, touring parts of Queensland, including what he calls “the toughest town in Australia”, Mount Isa. Read more stories: https://bit.ly/3qBhrgi | SBS Australia