The referee in

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is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of that sport during a match.

The role of the referee

The referee has the following roles: *Gives instructions to both boxers before the fight *Determines when to start or stop a count when a fighter is down *Determines when a foul is so egregious that a warning should be given or points taken away *Signals when the round is over *Determines when one fighter's health will be endangered by more blows, and thus, stops the fight. In the past, referees were involved in

judging Judgement (or US spelling judgment) is also known as ''adjudication'', which means the evaluation of evidence to make a decision. Judgement is also the ability to make considered decisions. The term has at least five distinct uses. Aristotle ...

the fight. However, that role has been progressively replaced by a panel of judges, except for domestic fights in some countries.

Attire

Normally, a white or blue Oxford shirt is worn, as well as black slacks, black leather shoes and a black bow tie. Latex gloves are sometimes worn for sanitary reasons. For professional matches a patch is usually worn on the left breast bearing the insignia of the organization sanctioning the fight. The referee may also wear a patch on his left sleeve bearing the flag of his home country. This is especially common in matches between fighters from two countries.

Criticisms

The main critique involves the subjective nature of boxing refereeing; there are guidelines for referees, but enforcement of the rules still involves judgement.

Notable referees

* Stanley Christodoulou * Joe Cortez * Kenny Bayless * Daniel Van de Wielejudge
/ref> * Ruby Goldstein * Mills Lane * Arthur Mercante * Jay Nady * Randy Neumann * Richard Steele * Mickey Vann *

Pete Podgorski Pete Podgorski (born December 1953) is a former amateur and professional - Junior Welterweight, Welterweight & light middleweight boxer, as well as a boxing official. As an amateur, Podgorski compiled a 45-12 record, along with twenty knockout ...

* Joey Curtis * Octavio Meyran * Eddie Cotton * Charles Eyton * Frank Cappuccino *

Steve Smoger Steve Smoger (August 15, 1950 – December 19, 2022) was an American boxing referee from Atlantic City, New Jersey. He refereed more than 200 title bouts, and was one of the more well-traveled of his profession, holding the distinction of offici ...

* Jon D. Schorle II * Tony Perez

References

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External links

How to Become an Official - Boxing

* Book - Third Man in the Ring
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