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Re: Jack Dempsey as a Boxing referee (1916-1963)

Posted: 28 May 2026, 11:22

by 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 !

Re: Jack Dempsey as a referee

Posted: 28 May 2026, 12:45

by Caractacus

APerno wrote: ↑18 Jan 2017, 23:28 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 ?)