Jay Nady
Encyclopedia
Jay Nady is a championship boxing referee
and the uncle of Chicago Cubs
outfielder Xavier Nady
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in the 1960s. For his accomplishments on the field and in the ring, he was inducted into the UNR Hall of Fame in 1986.
Nady's refereeing career also started at the University of Nevada. In 1970 he began refereeing amateur boxing. Nady earned his professional license in 1972 and has since officiated close to 2,500 boxing matches.
Nady served in the U.S Army in 1971 & 1972 as a 2nd Lt. and was discharged from the reserves as a Cpt. in 1978
Nady served a member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, appointed by then Governor Richard Bryan. Although he maintained his refereeing credentials, he did not officiate during his three-year appointment, and resigned his commission early to resume his ring duties.
A close friend of legendary boxing referee Mills Lane
, Nady served as the manager for Lane's successful campaign for district attorney and judge in Reno, Nevada
. Nady's daughter is a licensed professional boxing judge.
after a stoppage. This action, along with various other attempted assaults on the referee earned Judah a temporary license suspension.
He is most recently notable for not calling a knockdown in the Barrera-Márquez fight.
Referee (boxing)
The referee in the boxing is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of that sport during a match.-The role of the referee:Referees have the following roles:*Gives instructions to both boxers before the fight...
and the uncle of Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
outfielder Xavier Nady
Xavier Nady
Xavier Clifford Nady VI is a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman, who is a free agent.-Amateur career:The St. Louis Cardinals originally drafted Nady in the 4th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft after he was named Northern California Player of the Year in his senior...
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Biography
Nady boxed and played football at the University of Nevada, RenoUniversity of Nevada, Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno , is a teaching and research university established in 1874 and located in Reno, Nevada, USA...
in the 1960s. For his accomplishments on the field and in the ring, he was inducted into the UNR Hall of Fame in 1986.
Nady's refereeing career also started at the University of Nevada. In 1970 he began refereeing amateur boxing. Nady earned his professional license in 1972 and has since officiated close to 2,500 boxing matches.
Nady served in the U.S Army in 1971 & 1972 as a 2nd Lt. and was discharged from the reserves as a Cpt. in 1978
Nady served a member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, appointed by then Governor Richard Bryan. Although he maintained his refereeing credentials, he did not officiate during his three-year appointment, and resigned his commission early to resume his ring duties.
A close friend of legendary boxing referee Mills Lane
Mills Lane
Mills Bee Lane III is a retired boxing referee, a former boxer, was a two term Washoe County District Court Judge, and television personality...
, Nady served as the manager for Lane's successful campaign for district attorney and judge in Reno, Nevada
Reno, Nevada
Reno is the county seat of Washoe County, Nevada, United States. The city has a population of about 220,500 and is the most populous Nevada city outside of the Las Vegas metropolitan area...
. Nady's daughter is a licensed professional boxing judge.
Controversy
To some, Nady is best remembered for having a stool thrown at him by Zab JudahZab Judah
Zabdiel Judah is an American professional boxer. Judah has won five world titles between the junior welterweight and welterweight divisions, and is a former undisputed welterweight champion....
after a stoppage. This action, along with various other attempted assaults on the referee earned Judah a temporary license suspension.
He is most recently notable for not calling a knockdown in the Barrera-Márquez fight.