old farts for refs

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by bmf95b, Nov 24, 2012.


  1. bmf95b

    bmf95b Boxing Fan Full Member

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    Should they be allowed?
    I know they have plenty of Experience but their reflexes are not as good and they can miss alot.....
     
    bmf95b, Nov 24, 2012
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  2. SugarShane_24

    SugarShane_24 ESB good-looking member Full Member

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    Refs are as physically demanded to be in shape and prime as the fighters.

    There should be factor to consider when selecting a referee.

    I think they should have a retirement age of 50, and that they should stick to judging if they want too.
     
    SugarShane_24, Nov 24, 2012
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  3. Golden Boy 360

    Golden Boy 360 Boxing's Biggest Cash Cow Full Member

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    What's old? I'm 19 and all the refs I see are old in my opinion.
     
    Golden Boy 360, Nov 24, 2012
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  4. bmf95b

    bmf95b Boxing Fan Full Member

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    Over 60
     
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  5. Ilesey

    Ilesey ~ Full Member

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    No.

    **** those old ****ers.
     
    Ilesey, Nov 24, 2012
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  6. Barrera

    Barrera Defeated Boxing_master Full Member

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    joe cortez retired im pretty sure
     
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  7. sandman592

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    anything over 55 should no longer ref title fights a mega fights
     
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  8. lzolnier

    lzolnier Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So Steve Smoger shouldn't be a ref?
     
    lzolnier, Nov 25, 2012
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  9. bmf95b

    bmf95b Boxing Fan Full Member

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    There are few exceptions, but the ref from Guerrero Berto had a hard time keeping up.
     
    bmf95b, Nov 25, 2012
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  10. Mamerto

    Mamerto Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tony Weeks is 56, should he be excluded too?

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    Mamerto, Nov 25, 2012
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  11. Bill1234

    Bill1234 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Steve Smoger, Kenny Bayless, and Tony Weeks are all older than 50, even older than 55.

    Mills Lane and Arthur Mercante were also top of the line refs when in their 50s. It's never a good idea to put base ages on forcing retirement because some people age better than others.

    There are refs that are far more competent and capable when in their 50s and 60s than other refs who are in their 30s and 40s.
     
    Bill1234, Nov 25, 2012
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  12. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    age can be a factor, but minor league refs being thrown into a huge fight are worse than ages of refs. go from ref in a 12 year old PAL amateur tournament to Khan vs peterson on HBO seen all over the world....anyone remember that? disaster
     
    iceman71, Nov 25, 2012
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