How the fights were scored through the boxing history?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Big Ukrainian, Sep 6, 2014.


  1. Big Ukrainian

    Big Ukrainian Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Pre-10 point must system? Were the fights scored by rounds since Sullivan (9-6 in 15 rd fight for example?)

    Did the knockdowns affect total scores?

    Example: fight was scored 7-7-1 and there were KDs, were the rounds taken off?

    What's about supplemental scoring (in case of draw), how it was scored?

    Points taken off for low blows, now it's 9-9 round, 70 years ago it was different I believe. The round went to the opponent even if he was dominated but his opp. scored low blow?

    Any posts from knowlegable users are welcome:good
     
  2. LittleRed

    LittleRed Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    There was also a 5 point system.
     
  3. AlFrancis

    AlFrancis Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    In Argentina there was a 20 point system. Strangely enough with that system and all those points available there was always a relatively high amount of draws. I think that was because you had to win by more than 2 points. In some fights in Brazil it was like that as well-
     
  4. Big Ukrainian

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    Yes I've read about that. That's why Monzon had so many draws. If two judges had the fight closer than 3 points, it was declared a draw.
     
  5. Big Ukrainian

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    The one more interesting rule from Great Britain, the winner of the round gets 1 point, the loser - 3/4 point. That's why Frazier - Bugner was so close on the referee's card.
     
  6. Big Ukrainian

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    Did the rule that low blow costs you a round mean that:

    If you knocked down opponent 3 times, and then hit him low, you'll stil lose the round.

    0-1 score on judges' cards.

    Today it would be different - 10-6 round minus 1 point, 9-6 on cards.