http://agreataustralianboxingrivalry.blogspot.com/2010/01/ten-fights-in-eight-yearsrichards-vs.html This content is protected I was looking for dirty fights and found this series of 10 fights between the two.
Fantastic. Thanks for linking. I can’t recall seeing a more obese ref. He would’ve expired very quickly if he had ref’d tbe Maxim vs Robinson match - but then again, the sheds they fought in back then would’ve been pretty hot - especially in Australia.
According to one biographical sketch, Joe Wallis was a boxing referee from 1914 to 1949, including being the house referee for Stadiums Ltd. from 1919 to 1949. It is hard to believe, but he once fought as a featherweight! - Chuck Johnston
It looks like that Joe Wallis refereed bouts until 1950, not 1949. BoxRec lists a total of 5,371 bouts that he refereed. - Chuck Johnston
Thanks for the info Chuck. You’re right, it is hard to believe. Lol. Quite a lengthy and busy career as ref.
