Print, Photographic

Photograph

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Shanaman Sports Museum

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Print, Photographic

Entry/Object ID

2105

Description

In this local amateur fight, two young fighters exchange blows as Tacoma's Jimmy Rondeau looks on as he referees the bout. As a referee, Rondeau traveled the world and did 19 world championship fights. In addition to refereeing professional and amateur fights, Rondeau was appointed to the Washington State Boxing Commission in 1962. He held that position for 16 years. In 1966, Rondeau was elected to the International Boxing Federation and was responsible for training and evaluating referees and judges. He held that position for 36 years and traveled the world, going to Athens, Greece, Buenos Aires, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Hong Kong. Refereeing wasn't his primary job. He worked for Foss Launch and Tug, negotiating union contracts with the shipbuilders.

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Boxing, Professional/Semi-Pro, Recreational

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Person or Organization

Rondeau, Jimmy