Why did the ref stop the Vido Loncar fight?
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Loncar was “suspended from boxing for life” over the “brutal attack on an official,” a federation statement said after an emergency session of its executive committee over the incident.
Has a boxer ever attacked a ref?
A heavyweight boxer punched a referee after losing by knockout in the second round of a bout. Iago Kiladze and Viktor Faust exchanged five knockdowns in a New Year’s Day slugfest.
What happened Grant and Butler?
Butler brutally sucker punched Richard Grant after losing the fight and served four months at Rikers Island. In 2004, Butler was arrested for the murder of Sam Kellerman and was sentenced to 29 years and four months in prison….James Butler (boxer)
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How do you become a referee for boxing?
To become an official with USA Boxing, you must register with USA Boxing each calendar year, complete the SafeSport Certification course (online), and then either take the online officials test or attend an in-person officials’ clinic given by your LBC.
How hard can a boxer punch?
A study of 70 boxers found elite-level fighters could punch with an average of 776 pounds of force. Another study of 23 boxers showed elite fighters were able to punch more than twice as hard as novices, the hardest hitter generating almost 1,300 pounds of force.
Can boxing end in a draw?
Draw: If one judge has Boxer A ahead, one judge has Boxer B ahead and the third has scored it as a draw, the overall result is a draw (also known as a ‘split draw’).
How do you become a boxing judge UK?
Should you wish to become a judge or referee, you will need to get in touch with the Regional Secretary of the area you are based in. Details of Regional Associations can be found here. Alternatively, you can register your interest by completing this online form.