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Hello all, for the past 2 years I have been a trainee referee for the BBBoC, and for the last year been in the ring refereeing the fights. Unfortunately due to advice from the Doctor I have had to end my spell as a referee. I have a heart condition which would stop me from passing medicals. I am gutted about this but would just like to thank everyone from the BbBoc for everything they have done for me especially Kenny Pringle and Victor Louchlin as well as the guys who come up for title fights. On the plus side I am now a inspector, it's not the same but keeps me involved in the sport I love.

DougieCampbell wrote:Hello all, for the past 2 years I have been a trainee referee for the BBBoC, and for the last year been in the ring refereeing the fights. Unfortunately due to advice from the Doctor I have had to end my spell as a referee. I have a heart condition which would stop me from passing medicals. I am gutted about this but would just like to thank everyone from the BbBoc for everything they have done for me especially Kenny Pringle and Victor Louchlin as well as the guys who come up for title fights. On the plus side I am now a inspector, it's not the same but keeps me involved in the sport I love.

Sorry to hear that mate. Best of luck with your future endeavors though

Thanks Columbo. Least I still stay in the sport.

DougieCampbell wrote:Thanks Columbo. Least I still stay in the sport.

Exactly

Must be gutting to to know that you will never qualify to do your ideal job in sport you love, but at least you can stay in albeit doing a different job.

Yeah mate, found out about 2 months ago and was gutted. But as I said am still involved so it could be worse.

Watched u ref a few times, gonna be a shame to loss such a good quality referee... Wish you health, wealth & happiness... Stay positive your still in the sport u love!!!

Respect

Ronnie"The Shark"Clark

Thanks Ronnie. Yeah I have saw you at alot of shows. Saw all but 3/4 your fights. Coming along well. Hope you get a big fight soon. Thanks again for kind words.

DougieCampbell wrote:Thanks Ronnie. Yeah I have saw you at alot of shows. Saw all but 3/4 your fights. Coming along well. Hope you get a big fight soon. Thanks again for kind words.

Sorry To Hear Dougie.Inspector Good Involvement Still.Enjoy Mate And All The Very Best. John

I am a good friend of Dougies and I am extremely gutted for him. I saw how well he was progressing as a referee. Having boxed myself and still planning to continue to do so, I know what attributes I would prefer my referee of my fight to have. He comanded the ring well, was authoritive and most of all only got involved when necessary. I know many professional boxers that have had him referee their fights and I have always asked them what their thoughts/opinion of him was. They all only had good words to say and they enjoyed the way he refereed there fights. They liked the fact he would allow them to work inside without getting involved unless they where holding excessively etc.

I know how much he loves the sport and how much he enjoyed being a referee which is the main reason why I am gutted for him. Just glad he has another opportunity being involved as an inspector instead. Also wish him all the luck, health and wealth in the future.

Thanks Kyle mate, your tenner will be there soon haha. But really cheers buddy.

The Enforcer wrote:

DougieCampbell wrote:Thanks Ronnie. Yeah I have saw you at alot of shows. Saw all but 3/4 your fights. Coming along well. Hope you get a big fight soon. Thanks again for kind words.

Sorry To Hear Dougie.Inspector Good Involvement Still.Enjoy Mate And All The Very Best. John

Thanks John. I had a letter with all the refs numbers but can't find it! So thought ad just make this as I know a few of the guys come on here. Anyway best of luck with your career. When you next out?

Dougie, your lucky you have a heart condition because if you didn't, I would give you a damn good whooping.

To the main point, sorry you can't do the ref job that you wanted I know how hard you worked at it and I know you were good at it. You will just need to enjoy your new job and you can keep me entertained with your boxing knowledge.

James

Sorry to hear that mate,you were a fresh face and Scotland certainly needs another one or two top refs like Victor, all the best in your new role.BN

DougieCampbell wrote:

The Enforcer wrote:

DougieCampbell wrote:Thanks Ronnie. Yeah I have saw you at alot of shows. Saw all but 3/4 your fights. Coming along well. Hope you get a big fight soon. Thanks again for kind words.

Sorry To Hear Dougie.Inspector Good Involvement Still.Enjoy Mate And All The Very Best. John

Thanks John. I had a letter with all the refs numbers but can't find it! So thought ad just make this as I know a few of the guys come on here. Anyway best of luck with your career. When you next out?

Thanks Dougie.I Am November 22nd.I Have Family In Cambuslang Near Glasgow.When I Visit I Will Go When Show On And Come And See You.Keep In Touch.All The Very Best Mate.John..

quigley1986 wrote:Dougie, your lucky you have a heart condition because if you didn't, I would give you a damn good whooping.

To the main point, sorry you can't do the ref job that you wanted I know how hard you worked at it and I know you were good at it. You will just need to enjoy your new job and you can keep me entertained with your boxing knowledge.

James

Haha, cheers Jim. I thought I bore you with my knowledge not entertain haha. Would loved to have ref you if you ever turned over. Anyway cheers again bud

billy nelson wrote:Sorry to hear that mate,you were a fresh face and Scotland certainly needs another one or two top refs like Victor, all the best in your new role.BN

Cheers Billy. Victor is very good, learned alot from him. See you December

What was your favourite fight u reffed?

matko wrote:What was your favourite fight u reffed?

Been lucky enough to do a few very good fights. My first fight in the ring will alway be one of my favourites because I finally got in the ring. The best fights are
Mickey Towell v Tom Bowen. Brilliant fight
Jamie Wilson v Mohammed Waqas. Again superb.
Sammy Hill v Richard Bitner was a very good fight too.

Good luck Dougs.