Nature Deficit Disorder

[moniss]

24. At one time I was checking into being

a judge or referee. My need to dedicate to my business held me back. I really appreciated the idea of good judging and especially the role of a good referee. I remember watching the Golden Gloves matches at the local level and how important it was for the good refs to pay close attention to not letting a fighter at that young age take too many shots.

I particularly remember being ringside when one young man who seemed very new and clearly outmatched took a hard punch to the face. He dropped his hands to his side but stayed on his feet but not moving and the ref instantly jumped in and stopped the fight. The young man was out on his feet but hadn't fallen. No need for letting another punch take place.