Should 15 round title bouts return?

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  1. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Should 15 round title fights return? There have been great 15 round bouts in the rich history of the sport, and there have been ring fatalities in 12 round fights. Please let's hear some comments.
     
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  2. William Walker

    William Walker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I sure would like to do some 15-rounders if ever get to become a boxer.
     
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  3. PhillyPhan69

    PhillyPhan69 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I would guess most of us who lived during the 15 rd era would say yes (but, why not 20 rounds? Or unlimited until one can’t continue)...but it ain’t gonna happen.
     
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  4. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sure, who (on a history forum) wouldn't like to see that happen?
     
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  5. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    I personally would like to see a return of the 15 round title bouts, I grew up in that era. Many a title has been lost due to the 12 rounders. Imagine April 6 1987 all over again, maybe Marvelous Marvin Hagler beats Sugar Ray Leonard to retain his middleweight title, and ties Carlos Monzon's record of 14 title defenses.
     
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  6. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Remember being gutted when they originally cut it from 15 rounds to 12.Would love those days to return but due to safety issues it will never happen
     
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  7. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Yes, lots of fighters today would never make it 15. Rounds 13-15 are the true championship rounds
     
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  8. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Why would today's fighters find it harder to go 15 rounds (if they had to) than the old-timers?
     
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  9. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    Are those real or perceived? Have there been any legit studies or was it just feelgood legislation?
     
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  10. Heisenberg

    Heisenberg @paulmillsfitness Full Member

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    I’m all for unification fights being 15 rounds as its elite v elite (in theory)
     
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  11. Balder

    Balder Well-Known Member banned Full Member

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    I think they could be brought back exactly for that reason.
     
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  12. African Cobra

    African Cobra The Right Honourable Lord President of the Council Full Member

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    Yes I think so as that way we know
    for sure who the better man is.
     
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  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    Would love it to happen Richard, but I belive those days are long gone.
     
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  14. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Absolutely!!! Especially for the two best guys in the division.
     
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  15. Noel857

    Noel857 I Am Duran Full Member

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    Dont think there is any legislation just a common feeling
     
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