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  • BIGPOPPAPUMP
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    Comments Thread For: Steve Smoger Remembered As A Fighter's Referee And One Of The Best All-Time Ring Officials

    By Jake Donovan - Steve Smoger left behind an officiating legacy likely to go unmatched. The legendary referee--a Class of 2015 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee--passed away over the weekend at age 79 in Ventnor, New Jersey, having been hospitalized for months after battling kidney failure. News of his death was revealed on Monday, more than a year after his final pro assignment when he worked as a judge for two undercard bouts on a November 2021 DAZN show in Manchester, New Hampshire.
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    • PunchyPotorff
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      R.I.P. to Mr Smoger... one of the best refs in the biz.

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        • Slip jab
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          May he rest in peace. Prayers for the family. Sad to see him make the journey. His final bell. His family is likely so proud, he became a legend and will forever be etched into the boxing culture.journey well

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            • mrbigshot
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              One of the very best - no one was in more control than Smoger

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                • VashDBasher
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                  The man lived a dream life of getting the best spot in the house for a fight and having the opportunity to travel around the world for his career. R.I.P. and safe travels Mr. Smoger. You’ve left your mark in the boxing community.

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                    • Willy Wanker
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                      R.I.P. Steve Smoger


                      First Mills Lane, now Smoger. Rough month for HOF referees.

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                        • Tomasio
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                          Steve Smoger was one of the good guys and had a reputation for not rushing to stop fights and if the fighter wanted to continue he gave him the opportunity. In fact I don't recall a fight he worked where he was stopped early.
                          What's weird is that just 2 weeks ago another Ref Mills Lane passed away and apart from both being tremendous referees, they are also "Hall of Famers" & they also both served in the armed forces when they were young and Both were also Municipal Court Judges where they lived and now they both passed away on the same month and year. Lots of things in common.
                          R.I.P. "Double S"

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                            • wileyhemi
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                              Originally posted by mrbigshot
                              One of the very best - no one was in more control than Smoger
                              RIP but he was a danger to fighters. Just ask Glen Tapia

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