Referee hit by misdirected left hook in world title fightAmerican boxing referee Arthur Mercante survived one of the biggest blows when he was accidentally hit during the super-middleweight unification fight in New York. Mercante was staggered by a left hook that Sweden's Badou Jack had intended for his British opponent James DeGale as the pair battled for the IBF and WBC titles on Monday. The fight ended in a controversial draw and Mercante received some of the biggest applause for the way he handled his hit. Andrew Couldridge/ Reuters Referee Arthur Mercante Jr is hit by Badou Jack as James DeGale looks on during their super middleweight world title fight. Both Jack and DeGale were knocked down during the fight but, like the referee, survived to last the distance.

Source: Stuff January 15, 2017 21:17 UTC