Hall of Fame boxing referee “Mills Lane” Died at the age of 85 on Tuesday
Lane was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 12, 1937
He was an American Boxing Referee and a Professional Boxer
The Fighting champ earned the title of “Pro” by obtaining a record of 10-1 in his boxing career
Mills was entitled as NCAA welterweight boxing champion in 1960
He officiated several major heavyweight championships in 70's, 80’s, and 90’s
Lane was elected to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 9, 2013
The Champ was also inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013
Lane refereed the soul-stirring Mike-Holyfield’s ear-biting match
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Lane also presided over a court show Judge Mills Lane that lasted for three seasons from 1998 to 2001
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