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His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
His first real big one was the Patterson-Ingo rematch.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
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.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
He started refereeing in 1954 pal and retired in 2001.
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.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
He started refereeing in 1954 pal and retired in 2001.
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.
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.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
A referee of great stature indeed, nice career bud, enjoy the last sleep as you plainly deserve it.
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To be able to do what you love into your 80s is a true blessing.
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Re: R.I.P. Arthur Mercante Sr.
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.
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