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Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 11 Dec 2021, 20:04
by peter1948
Where is Jeff Hinds hiding these days? I haven't seen him doing what he does best & that is reffing contests on TV for absolute ages.
Or has he fallen foul of those who must be obeyed by way of upsetting something in their book of childish rules?
I understand Jeff has been officiating for well over 25yrs now so what's the reason for his absence from our ringsides?
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 02:07
by Old bones Ian
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 07:32
by Coco
He was never a great ref, I remember them pulling the plug on Billy Aird too.
Nevertheless he never was like a Marcus McDonell, and maybe Marcus knew exactly what he was doing.
As a Class B ref IJL was good and it's only since he has been doing the big fights that he has come under fire.
I dunno whether it's the big occasion or that he has added pressure put on him.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 08:48
by Boxerbeetle
I seem to remember he got into a bit of trouble with the board when questioning why he hadn’t been made Class A? I might have imagined it tho.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 09:40
by jameswilson
Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 08:48
I seem to remember he got into a bit of trouble with the board when questioning why he hadn’t been made Class A? I might have imagined it tho.
That’s the thing when you see the cock ups our A class refs and judges make I think any ones Jeff Hinds has made are definitely no worse. He deserves to be an A class ref in my opinion.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 10:03
by Coco
Boxerbeetle wrote: ↑12 Dec 2021, 08:48
I seem to remember he got into a bit of trouble with the board when questioning why he hadn’t been made Class A? I might have imagined it tho.
I remember that, he def wasn't worse than the ones who did get promoted, prob better.
I don't know whether he got in trouble with the board but he did speak out.
One of the best refs was Lee Cook, he never got promoted either.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 10:37
by mickey1975
My pal retired undefeated because Steve Gray jobbed him with a draw. Walked away from the sport. Gray now let's people take free shots on the floor. He's class a...
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 12 Dec 2021, 13:10
by Callowland
I hope Jeff gets back in the mix soon. He's got a lot of experience and deserving of the top level status. I suppose every ref gets stick at some point, but look at some of the performances of Marcus McDonnell, Steve Gray, Ian John Lewis and Terry O'Connor. Can someone hand on heart say Jeff shouldn't be A Star.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 13 Dec 2021, 08:50
by Wee Tommy
It’s not about being good it’s about being compliant and corrupt.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 13 Dec 2021, 09:35
by stujones
He's got to be pulling on a bit now though - would he be close to retirement age?
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 13 Dec 2021, 09:42
by Lightsoot
I hope Jeff starts his radio show with: ‘I’m going to be on air for 2 hours……. OR LESS’.
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 13 Dec 2021, 11:03
by margaret thatcher
Wee Tommy wrote: ↑13 Dec 2021, 08:50
It’s not about being good it’s about being compliant and corrupt.
exactly, as if being an a-star ref was ever based on ref ability
most of these refs/judges we see repeatedly are there because they have no shame about robbing fighters who risk their health and put all that work in
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 14 Dec 2021, 15:49
by jameswilson
Lightsoot wrote: ↑13 Dec 2021, 09:42
I hope Jeff starts his radio show with: ‘I’m going to be on air for 2 hours……. OR LESS’.
‘I’ll be talking into the mic……AT ALL TIMES!!’
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 15 Feb 2023, 08:42
by Callowland
Re: Where is Jeff Hinds hiding?
Posted: 15 Feb 2023, 11:00
by forcefraser
He was better than IJL
I can never forget the IJL stoppage of Enzo Mac