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The referee in the sport of boxing
Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport where two participants, generally of similar human weight, fight each other with their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee and is typically engaged in during a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds....
 is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of the ring
Marquess of Queensberry rules

The Marquess of Queensberry rules is a code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing. They were named so because the John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry publicly endorsed the code....
 during a boxing match.








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The referee in the sport of boxing
Boxing

Boxing is a combat sport where two participants, generally of similar human weight, fight each other with their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee and is typically engaged in during a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds....
 is the individual charged with enforcing the rules of the ring
Marquess of Queensberry rules

The Marquess of Queensberry rules is a code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing. They were named so because the John Douglas, 9th Marquess of Queensberry publicly endorsed the code....
 during a boxing match.

The role of the referee

Referees have the following roles:
  • Gives instructions to both boxer
    Boxing

    Boxing is a combat sport where two participants, generally of similar human weight, fight each other with their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee and is typically engaged in during a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds....
    s 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
  • Signal 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
Judge

A judge, or arbiter of justice, is a lead official who presides over a court of law,which is operated by the local, state, and/or federal government....
 the fight. However, that role has been progressively replaced by a panel of judges, except for domestic fights in some countries.

Attire

Normally; a starched white shirt, black khaki-like slacks, black shined leather shoes and a bow tie.

Criticisms

The main critique involves the subjective
Subjectivity

Subjectivity refers to a subject's perspective or opinion, particularly feelings, beliefs, and desires. It is often used casually to refer to unjustified personal opinions, in contrast to knowledge and justified belief....
 nature of boxing refereeing; there are guidelines for referees, but enforcement of the rules still involves judgement.

Notable referees

  • Steve Smoger
    Steve Smoger

    Steve Smoger is a famous American boxing referee. He works exclusively on the East Coast, and is often featured as the referee in world title or major fights taking place at East Coast venues....
  • Joe Cortez
    Joe Cortez

    Joe Cortez is a Puerto Rican American boxing referee who has worked many important world title bouts....
  • Ruby Goldstein
    Ruby Goldstein

    "Ruby" Goldstein , the "Jewel Of The Ghetto," was an United States boxing and prize fight referee....
  • Mills Lane
    Mills Lane

    Mills Bee Lane III is a Referee , and also a former Boxing, judge, and television personality. He is best known for having officiated over several major heavyweight championship boxing matches in the 1980s and 1990s, and for starring in the television show Judge Mills Lane....
  • Jay Nady
    Jay Nady

    Jay Nady is a championship boxing referee and the uncle of New York Yankees outfielder Xavier Nady....
  • Randy Neumann
    Randy Neumann

    Randy Neumann, born and raised in Cliffside Park, New Jersey in 1948, is a former professional boxer who has been a referee for the New York State Athletic Commission since 1982....
  • Richard Steele
  • Mickey Vann
    Mickey Vann

    Mickey Vann and based in Leeds, is a United Kingdom Referee . Vann is a 'Class A Star' referee and judge. He arbitrated his first professional bout on 14 January 1985, and since has refereed many World, regional, and national title fights....
  • Tony Weeks


External links

  • - guidance for the United States