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Steve Smoger was born on 15 August, 1950 in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S., is an American boxing referee (1943–2022). Discover Steve Smoger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 72 years old?
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| Occupation |
Boxing and kickboxing referee, Municipal Court judge |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
15 August 1950 |
| Birthday |
15 August |
| Birthplace |
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of death |
19 December, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Steve Smoger Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Steve Smoger Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Steve Smoger worth at the age of 72 years old? Steve Smoger’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated Steve Smoger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Timeline
Steve Smoger (August 15, 1943 – December 19, 2022) was an American boxing referee from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
He refereed more than 200 title bouts, and was one of the more well-traveled of his profession, holding the distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any other boxing referee in the history of the sport.
Smoger also officiated kickboxing matches.
Raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Smoger graduated from Atlantic City High School.
He attended Pennsylvania State University and the George Washington University Law School.
The happening marked the 30th Anniversary of Jersey Joe Walcott vs. Rocky Marciano for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the World held on September 23, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Appointed in 1980, Smoger was the first full-time city prosecutor in the history of Atlantic City, serving in that position until 1992, when he was appointed to the bench of the Atlantic County Municipal Court.
On September 23, 1982, in New Jersey Smoger was first licensed as a professional boxing referee by then Commissioner Jersey Joe Walcott.
Smoger is a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame – Class of 1997.
In 2001, he was designated the World's Best Professional Boxing Referee by The Ring magazine.
From 2002 to 2005, Smoger held the position of City Solicitor of the City of Atlantic.
In 2005, he entered the private practice of law.
Smoger served as a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard and the United States Air Force Reserve.
He held the position of Staff Judge Advocate and obtained the rank of colonel.
He retired after 30 years of service.
In 2010, he was recognized by the World Boxing Association as Referee of the Year.
In 2013 he was recognized by the International Boxing Association as the Referee of the Year.
Smoger is also a member of the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame – Class of 2013, as well as a member of the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame - class of 2014.
In 2014, the World Kickboxing Network recognized Smoger as a qualified referee in kickboxing.
On November 14, 2014, he made his debut at kickboxing tournament Girl Power held live on Pay-Per-View in Liepaja, Latvia.
On June 14, 2015, Smoger received the highest honor in the sport of professional boxing when he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame, Class of 2015, in Canastota, New York.
In 2015, Smoger served as official Rules Consultant for the Premier Boxing Champions Program on NBC.
The same year he has also appeared in Ali: Icon, Activist, Fighter documentary short dedicated to Muhammad Ali.
In August 2017, he was appointed the IBA Boxing Officials Committee co-chair.
On May 27, 2017, in Atlantic City, Smoger became the first professional boxing referee to be inducted into the newly created Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame, joining Don King and Michael Spinks among other inductees.
Smoger officiated the bouts featuring such professional boxers as Mike Tyson, Lennox Lewis, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Ray Mercer, Steve Cunningham, John Ruiz, Roberto Durán, Hector Camacho, Roy Jones Jr., James Toney, Mike McCallum, Vinny Pazienza, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Marcos Maidana, Félix Trinidad, Micky Ward, Arturo Gatti, Miguel Cotto, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Vernon Forrest, Diego Corrales, Kelly Pavlik, Andre Ward, Gennady Golovkin, Sergey Kovalev, Denis Lebedev, Bernard Hopkins, Lucia Rijker, Christy Martin, as well as a host of Philadelphia fighters including Gabe Rosado, Danny García, among others.
The list of notable bouts Smoger officiated includes:
On March 10, 2017, Smoger was expected to officiate the first kickboxing World Cup held in Tehran, Iran.
From February 10, 2017, he officiated the bouts at the women's kickboxing series Girl Power live on SFR Sport 5.
Smoger appeared on numerous television shows and networks including ESPN's Friday Night Fights, Bigger's Better Boxing on Eurosport, HBO's Boxing After Dark, ESPN Top Rank Boxing, Tuesday Night Fights, among others.
