# Referee (boxing)

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{{Short description|Individual enforcing rules in a boxing match}}
thumb|right|250px|A boxing referee counting a boxer
[[File:Boxers Panathenaic Met 06.1021.51.jpg|250px|thumb|An [ancient boxing](/source/Ancient_Greek_boxing) match, supervised by the referee (left)]]

The '''referee''' in [boxing](/source/boxing) is the individual charged with enforcing the [rules](/source/Marquess_of_Queensberry_rules) of that sport during a match.

==The role of the referee==
The referee has the following roles:
*Gives instructions to both [boxer](/source/Boxing)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
*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](/source/Boxing_judge) 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 either long-sleeved or short-sleeved, 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](/source/Stanley_Christodoulou)
* [Joe Cortez](/source/Joe_Cortez)
* [Kenny Bayless](/source/Kenny_Bayless)
* [Daniel Van de Wiele](/source/Daniel_Van_de_Wiele)<ref>[http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=400862&cat=referee referee]</ref><ref>[http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=400862&cat=judge judge]</ref>
* [Ruby Goldstein](/source/Ruby_Goldstein)
* [Mills Lane](/source/Mills_Lane)
* [Arthur Mercante Sr.](/source/Arthur_Mercante_Sr.)
* [Arthur Mercante Jr.](/source/Arthur_Mercante_Jr.)
* [Jay Nady](/source/Jay_Nady)
* [Randy Neumann](/source/Randy_Neumann)
* [Richard Steele](/source/Richard_Steele_(boxing_referee))
* [Mickey Vann](/source/Mickey_Vann)
* [Pete Podgorski](/source/Pete_Podgorski)
* [Joey Curtis](/source/Joey_Curtis)
* [Octavio Meyran](/source/Octavio_Meyran)
* [Eddie Cotton](/source/Eddie_Cotton_(referee))
* [Charles Eyton](/source/Charles_Eyton)
* [Frank Cappuccino](/source/Frank_Cappuccino)
* [Steve Smoger](/source/Steve_Smoger)
* [Jon D. Schorle II](/source/Jon_D._Schorle_II)
* [Tony Perez](/source/Tony_Perez_(referee))

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.naso.org/BeOfficial/sportspages/boxing.html How to Become an Official - Boxing]
* [https://boxrec.com/media/index.php/File:Third_man_in_the_RING.jpg * Book - Third Man in the Ring]

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