Turkish-born architect John Gidding has certainly led an intriguing life. After moving to the United States from Europe, he majored in architecture at one Ivy League school (Yale University) and received his master's degree in the same field at another (Harvard University).
A knockout (abbreviated to KO or K.O.) is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, muay thai, mixed martial arts, karate, some forms of taekwondo and other sports involving striking.
How to Become a Professional Boxing Referee. A referee has to be prepared when he enters a boxing ring to keep two out-for-blood opponents from breaking the rules to score a win. A boxing referee's job is central to the fight. He can be the crowd's goat or hero in a close fight, and his decisions can make the difference in the outcome. To become a boxing referee, the proper training background is essential.