Veteran boxing official Wayne Kelly dies of heart attack.
Wayne Kelly, a boxing referee who officiate several distinguished bouts, has died. He was 63.
The International Boxing confederation said Kelly died Wednesday from a heart attack.
Kelly's career spanned more than two decades. He was remembered best for officiate the first fight between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota. He also officiate 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 contribution be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
The International Boxing confederation said Kelly died Wednesday from a heart attack.
Kelly's career spanned more than two decades. He was remembered best for officiate the first fight between Riddick Bowe and Andrew Golota. He also officiate 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 contribution be made in his memory to the Vietnam Veterans of America.
