By Sam DiTusa
Thursday, August 14, 2003

The International Professional Ring Officials (IPRO) completed its 3rd annual convention in Seattle last week, and was a great success according to IPRO president Barry Druxman. The three day event featured detailed seminars which were designed to train referees, judges, and fight doctors. The seminars ranged from ring safety to judging fights, and most blocks of instruction were followed by tests. The noted speakers/instructors included Dr. Margaret Goodman, Dr. Flip Homansky, Tommy Kaczmarak, Armando Garcia, Joe Cortez, and Frank Cappucino. Besides area officials and referees, also in attendance was ABC president Tim Lueckenhoff. It wasn't all business however, as extra curricular activities included a Salmon fishing derby won by Joe Cortez, and a golf outing, no winner. The dinner and auction raised over $2200 for the Retired Boxers Foundation. IPRO is currently at 200 members, and is growing monthly.