Happy Birthday Bruce McTavish!
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Wed, 12 Oct 2011
Today is the birthday of one of the greatest boxing judges and referees of all time, Mr. Bruce McTavish.
Born in New Zealand, Mr. McTavish has been the active, popular and sought after boxing official who has made the Philippines his home.
For years, each time when there is a top high profile combat that might be difficult to handle, Bruce McTavish has been the right man for the tough job.
Natural, precise and elegant with a commanding presence, McTavish has officiated around the world with professionalism and integrity in some of the most memorable fights in modern boxing history.
Owner an amazing rich experience in boxing, Bruce is also the main speaker in world boxing conventions on the subjects of officiating and judging fights.
Above all Bruce is a good man of honor who love boxing and deeply respects and protects all fighters.
The boxing family is glad to wish a very Happy Birthday to Bruce McTavish.
Photo: Bruce McTavish (C) was the third man in the ring during last Saturday fight between AJ Banal (L) and Mario Briones (R) at the St La Salle Gym in Bacolod City. Photo by Carlos Costa.
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