The 15 round fight

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Nay_Sayer, Jul 6, 2011.


  1. Nay_Sayer

    Nay_Sayer On Rick James Status banned Full Member

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    I wish to "God" that the powers that be would bring back the 15 round championship fight.

    We would then see the Super Blubberweights go the way of the Dinosaur...
     
  2. chitownfightfan

    chitownfightfan Loyal Member Full Member

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  3. Rob887

    Rob887 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Agreed.

    It would take a lot of the just surviving element out of the game too.
     
  4. Thread Stealer

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    I feel more strongly about weigh in procedures actually. I do prefer 15 though.

    But count me among those who are skeptical that the changes really came because of the official reason of safety
     
  5. The_President

    The_President Boxing Addict banned

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    These guys can barely do 10 rounds, now you want to increase it by 50% :rofl:rofl
     
  6. Vidic

    Vidic Rest in Peace Manny Full Member

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    Looking at the mental and physical health of a lot of the 15-round greats makes me think this is not such a good idea.
     
  7. Relentless

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    which fighters exactly are you thinking about?
     
  8. Steenalized

    Steenalized Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Sure, let's increase the chances of brain injuries and deaths.
     
  9. Relentless

    Relentless VIP Member banned

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    thats bull****.
     
  10. renyo

    renyo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It's good and bad. For the fights really heating up late with one guy coming on and the other fighter fading it could be great.. But with two overly cautious fighters, it would be much too long to sit through. Or with guys trying to reserve some energy for the late rounds could make guys put less of themselves earlier in the fight...

    I don't think they've ever showed any definitive proof saying that 15 rounders cause any more damage than 12.. Or even same day weighins being more dangerous than day before weigh ins.. But hey when bad things happen in brutal sports someones gotta pay, and that has been their "answers"
     
  11. Cableaddict

    Cableaddict Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In a lot of the old 15 rounders, fighters would take a few rounds off & just cruise.

    After Mosely & Haye, do we really to to ENCOURAGE more of that?
     
  12. The_President

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    BS seems to be prevalent on this site. What's strange are the # of dunces who agree with it.:lol:
     
  13. BiteTyson

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    In terms of safety its very clear 15 rounds would enable more deaths and brain damage.Because You would sustain more punches.Common sense.No test needed.

    Now this is a brutal sport and injury is apart of it and the fighters have to live with the consequence.So we need to acknowledge both aspect and the 12 round rule seems fair.
     
  14. big_AL

    big_AL P4P #1 Full Member

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    frazier,ali,duk koo kim etc....the list goes on
     
  15. sillyjoow

    sillyjoow Active Member Full Member

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    15 rounds was the past and the future