Micky Vann's Retirement!

[yvonne]

Alright they mate!I hope that the BBB find some kind of compromise for him to keep refereeing in future bouts.Do you know if Mcky Vann has a MBE yet?If not he should be presented with one for his great contribution in the great sport!

[WelshDevilRob]

This is sad news for British Boxing and a shame if he is forced to retire. Like all refs he doesn't get everything right but he has and still is a World Class referee.

The UK Government is supposed to be encouraging people to work longer so how the BBB of C can justify forcing this man to retire is beyond me.

The 1st fight I ever attended was Lennox Lewis vs Frank Bruno (Joe Calzaghe made his debut on the undercard) and Mickey Vann was in charge of the action for that historic fight.

I hope they extend his license to referee - maybe on a yearly basis?

[telboy66]

It does seem strange when a couple of weeks ago a 60 year old was allowed to fight.Micky Vann won't be lost to the game though as he can still judge fights

[Kev]

It does seem strange when a couple of weeks ago a 60 year old was allowed to fight.Micky Vann won't be lost to the game though as he can still judge fights

Yeah absolutely crazy. Evander Holyfield and Thomas Hearns can carry on their ring careers but a referree is considered to be at a health risk

[donnydarkoIRL]

Mickey is a lot sharper, more active and observant than most referees half his age.

[dvandyke]

Sorry but I don't like him at all I feel he always favours the big name.

[donnydarkoIRL]

I take it you mean Hatton?

[yvonne]

Cheers for the Rep Rob!The BBB must be able to have a compromise for Micky Vann to carry on doing top quality rereering after all he really wants to continue and i cant see a problem in him doing so.I like what you mention with maybe him participating in Big annual bouts..thats a good idea.