Comments Thread For: Mills Lane, Hall of Fame Referee, Passes Away at 85

[TheIronMike]

He probably looked at God as the pearly white gates opened and said

"alright...LET'S GET IT ON!"

[thack]

The best I've ever witnessed .... no messing with Mills ...RIP

[DeeMoney]

My all time fav ref, this is a part of my childhood being lost.
RIP

[DeeMoney]

No, he got really ill and people thought he would die soon, but he was so far declined he couldn't even speak.

Always have fond memories of him:

"You don't stop a fight because of a BUTT!" Tyson/Holyfield 2 post-fight interview

I remember even in interviews immediately after the fight, Tyson's crew was backtracking from putting any blame on Mills Lane. They respected him despite the shenanigans

[SUBZER0ED]

RIP, Mr. Lane. A great ref.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Rip Mills. As many have mentioned his “let’s get it on” catchphrase is synonymous with many of us fans who followed the sport in the 90’s.

[jonnyc420]

A legendary ref. RIP to one of the greats.

[Tatabanya]

Recommended reading. RIP.

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[Boro]

Rip Mills. As many have mentioned his “let’s get it on” catchphrase is synonymous with many of us fans who followed the sport in the 90’s.

It's up there with "let's get ready to rumble", Jesus I if I recall correctly his character saying it on celebrity deathmatch on MTV if anyone remembers that.

[Tatabanya]

It's up there with "let's get ready to rumble", Jesus I if I recall correctly his character saying it on celebrity deathmatch on MTV if anyone remembers that.

You're correct, they even staged Tyson vs Holyfield again in there.

With that bite, Tyson turned Holyfield into a savior against the Evil, and launched Mills Lane into prime time stratosphere.