Mills Lane, the ref who officiated at the notorious 1997 Tyson-Holyfield fight, has died at the age of 85.
Mills Lane, the boxing referee who officiated at the notorious 1997 Tyson-Holyfield fight, among many other classic bouts, has died at the age of 85.on Tuesday in a hospice where he had been living for only a few days.
“He took a significant decline in his overall situation,” Mills’ son, Tommy, said. “It was a quick departure. He was comfortable and he was surrounded by his family.” Mills started his life in boxing as a fighter during his stint in the Marine Corps. As a pro boxer, he racked up a 10-1 record before becoming a referee.
He reached the height of fame when he disqualified Mike Tyson for biting off a portion of Evander Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.He was also a licensed lawyer, a district attorney, and a judge. Referee Lane Mills steps in as Evander Holyfield reacts after Mike Tyson bit his ear in the third round of their WBA heavyweight championship fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV, 28 June. , in which he voiced the ref.Boxing referee Mills Lane , a Washoe County district court judge, with his wife Kaye and their children Terry and Tommy , playing with pet dog Spike in the yard at home.
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