Boxing Hall of Famer Lou Filippo dies at 83

Officials say Filippo suffered a stroke and died Monday at a hospital in the Los Angeles suburb of Downey, where he lived. He had judged a fight only two weeks ago.

Filippo was in more than 250 amateur fights and had a professional record of 28 wins, nine losses and three draws before retiring in 1957.

Filippo later became a referee and judge. In 1987, he favored Marvin Hagler in a controversial championship fight that Sugar Ray Leonard won by split decision.

Filippo played the fight announcer or referee in five "Rocky" films.