What does RTD stand for?

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  1. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    I know what it means, I'm just curious as to what the initials stand for.
     
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    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    RTD ("retired") is a boxing term which designates that a boxer or his corner did not allow him to come out for the next round, thus "retiring" in the corner. RTDs are often recorded as TKOs. They are recorded in a boxer's knockout totals.
     
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    Ready to Drink...for pre-mixed alcoholic drinks.
     
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    Referee technical decision
     
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    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I like this explanation better:good
     
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    Interesting, because I just read something completely different.

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  7. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    What determines if a fight is called as an RTD or as a TKO?
     
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    RTD

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    :lol:
     
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  11. Rumsfeld

    Rumsfeld Moderator Staff Member

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    I believe the distinction usually means whether it was stopped during a round (TKO) or in between rounds (RTD).
     
  12. bxrfan

    bxrfan Sizzle Full Member

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    Ah I see. Thanks for the serious reply. :good
     
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