Mickey Vann

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Mickey Vann (born 29 December 1943 in Leeds, England) is a British boxing referee. Vann is a 'Class A Star' referee and judge.[1][2] He arbitrated his first professional bout on 14 January 1985, and since has refereed many World, regional, and national title fights.[2]

Before becoming a referee, Vann was a professional boxer. He fought 11 times, as a featherweight, winning two and losing nine. His first fight was on 24 April 1969 and his last was on 11 November 1970.[3]

Vann was involved in controversy on 28 September 2002. He disqualified challenger Stephen Smith, when Ricky Hatton defended his WBU light welterweight title, after Smith's father pushed Vann during the second round.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Mickey Vann", Boxrec.com, retrieved 5 April 2008
  2. ^ a b "Mickey Vann", BritishBoxing.net, retrieved 5 April 2008
  3. ^ "boxer: Mickey Vann", Boxrec.com, retrieved 5 April 2008
  4. ^ "Hatton wins farce", BBC Sport, 28 September 2002