Arthur Mercante Senior. Pased away today. Great referee.
Arthur Mercante Senior. Pased away today. Great referee.
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
RIP legend
RIP.
(what big fights did he oversee?)
Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.
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.
“If you want loyalty, buy a dog.” Ricky Hatton
Rest in peace...
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