Veteran boxing official Wayne Kelly dies at 63
SPRINGFIELD, N.J. (AP)—Wayne Kelly, a boxing referee who officiated several notable bouts, has died. He was 63.
The International Boxing Federation said Kelly died Wednesday from a heart attack.
Kelly’s career spanned more than two decades. He was remembered best for officiating the first fight between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota. He also officiated several IBF/USBA title fights including Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibrigamov and Arturo Gatti vs. Wilson Rodriguez.
Kelly was a Vietnam War Veteran. In lieu of flowers, the Kelly family is suggesting a donation be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Updated Feb 3, 7:02 pm EST
