Why don't top boxers work as refs or judges

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boxing_rocks
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Why don't top boxers work as refs or judges

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After they retire, some famous boxers become trainers or TV commentators, but none seem to go into judging. Any ideas why?
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boxing_rocks wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 14:46 After they retire, some famous boxers become trainers or TV commentators, but none seem to go into judging. Any ideas why?
An excellent question, really !
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Because being a referee or judge is extra work. They would much rather prefer to sit and TALK about the boxing, rather than be involved in a particular match up.

I feel most boxers, once they hang them up, they’re done.
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They don't make shit.
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Jersey Joe, and his inability to know what 10 seconds is might've blown that for a lot of 'em :lol:
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Ron C
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Re: Why don't top boxers work as refs or judges

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gilgamesh wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 15:11 Jersey Joe, and his inability to know what 10 seconds is might've blown that for a lot of 'em :lol:

This. Seen James Warring and Billy Conn catch some pretty heavy flack as well
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gilgamesh wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 15:11 Jersey Joe, and his inability to know what 10 seconds is might've blown that for a lot of 'em :lol:
What fight was that?
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margaret thatcher wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 16:01
gilgamesh wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 15:11 Jersey Joe, and his inability to know what 10 seconds is might've blown that for a lot of 'em :lol:
What fight was that?

Ali / Liston 2
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margaret thatcher wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 16:01
gilgamesh wrote: 24 Feb 2020, 15:11 Jersey Joe, and his inability to know what 10 seconds is might've blown that for a lot of 'em :lol:
What fight was that?
Ali/Liston 2
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:TU:
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