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11/04/2005 Archived Entry: "Local Referee is Still Fighting"
Local Referee is Still Fighting
In law enforcement, in boxing, in life, integrity has been Ron Lipton's guiding force — and it's cost him dearly
By Jim Sheahan
Poughkeepsie Journal
Ron Lipton (left) with Muhammad Ali (photo courtesy of Ron Lipton)
[Editor's note: This article was published by the Poughkeepsie Journal on Friday, November 4, 2005 and was linked here by special permission of their managing editor, Rich Kleban. To see the full story, click on Read More and the link provided to the Poughkeepsie Journal.
Ron Lipton is a Staff Historian at the Cyber Boxing Zone, as well as a regular contributor at the CBZ Message Board. You can find several of his strings in the Modern Section.]
Ron Lipton has the cold, dark eyes of a warrior. Even in his late fifties, Lipton is an intimidating presence.
Twice a week, Lipton brings that intensity to the boxing class he teaches at Marist College. Meticulously organized, Lipton follows the syllabus he has created for the class carefully.
To read more, click on the link below:
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051104/SPORTS/511040334
