Carlos Dolorico Padilla Jr.

Carlos Dolorico Padilla Jr. is a renowned Filipino boxing referee, best known for officiating the historic 'Thrilla in Manila' bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier in 1975. Born into a boxing family, Padilla became a prominent figure in the sport, officiating nearly 400 matches throughout his career. His work during the intense Ali-Frazier fight, which is considered one of the greatest boxing matches in history, solidified his reputation in the boxing world. After the fight, Padilla relocated to Las Vegas, where he continued to thrive in his career, eventually earning a place in the Boxing Hall of Fame.