Thread: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.

Arthur Mercante Senior. Pased away today. Great referee.

RIP legend

RIP.

(what big fights did he oversee?)

Originally Posted by Master

RIP.

(what big fights did he oversee?)

His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.

Originally Posted by holmcall

Originally Posted by Master

RIP.

(what big fights did he oversee?)

His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.

His career lasted from the 1960's to the 1980's. He was the third man in the ring for many classic bouts, the most famous being the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight on March 8, 1971. Mercante served in the Navy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney. His refereeing career began professionally in 1954 and ended in 2001 at the age of 81. In 1995 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.vy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.

Originally Posted by holmcall

Originally Posted by holmcall

Originally Posted by Master

RIP.

(what big fights did he oversee?)

His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.

His career lasted from the 1960's to the 1980's. He was the third man in the ring for many classic bouts, the most famous being the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight on March 8, 1971. Mercante served in the Navy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney. His refereeing career began professionally in 1954 and ended in 2001 at the age of 81. In 1995 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.vy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.

He started refereeing in 1954 pal and retired in 2001.

Originally Posted by rjj tszyu

Originally Posted by holmcall

Originally Posted by holmcall

His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.

His career lasted from the 1960's to the 1980's. He was the third man in the ring for many classic bouts, the most famous being the first Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight on March 8, 1971. Mercante served in the Navy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney. His refereeing career began professionally in 1954 and ended in 2001 at the age of 81. In 1995 he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.vy during World War II and his commanding officer was the legendary heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota New York State.

He started refereeing in 1954 pal and retired in 2001.

Referee for over 120 World Title fights, the last one occurring September 29, 2001, when he was 81 years of age. BTW, I may not be your pal.

A referee of great stature indeed, nice career bud, enjoy the last sleep as you plainly deserve it.

To be able to do what you love into your 80s is a true blessing.

He was probably my favorite in studio guest on FNF ever, I know thats a wierd way of remembering him but I'm only 19 so that's what I remember. Great guy had the best seats in boxing his whole life, RIP.

The very first name I commited to memory in as far as "third man" in the ring goes. Have kept this cognizance for a very long time, this is a testament to the high standard that he maintained all these years on the quality of his craft in officiating.

R I P, Arthur Mercante Sr.

He was the 3rd man in the ring in my favorite revenge fight, which would be the RJJ-Griffin 2 fight.

YouTube - roy jones jr vs montell griffin II


A true legend. RIP.

A pro ref in every respect.

May god rest his soul...

Thoughts and prayers be with the family.