Jack Dempsey as a Boxing referee (1916-1963)

[Caractacus]

In how many fights did a referee draw attention away from the ring participants, just by sauntering around in the ring ?
-Like No One !

[Caractacus]

Read an anecdote about Dempsey the referee: after being hit low repeatedly, a frustrated fighter complained to the ref (Dempsey) about the constant low blows, and an incredulous Dempsey replied back, 'so hit him low back.' - not so sure Dempsey was a good referee

The Manasser Mauler just givin' the dude some little advice to last him a 'life-time".
( or did he expect to 'post him" a letter ?)