Boxing: Criticism, VAR & the 'best seat in the house' - inside the life of a boxing referee
By Chris Mckenna
Published on March 21, 2026.
Boxing referee, Robert Edwards, discusses the topic of criticism, particularly when referees stop a bout early or allow fights to continue too long. Some criticism is deserved, but some goes too far, particularly online. Edwards believes that the referee has the "best seat in the house" to monitor the situation. He also mentioned the need for more people to be aware of potential dangers in the sport.
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