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  1. butler08

    butler08 Active Member Full Member

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    you was the last heavyweight to retire that was fighting 15 rounders and what do you think of the change from 15s to 12s
     
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    AbbasKhan6428 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    i'd feel that the sport is safer and more exciting becus of the fewer rounds now. that 15 rounds ruined a lot of people.
     
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    brando18b4h Active Member Full Member

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    I believe the last heavyweight to retire fighting 15 rounders that actually went 15 rds was Holmes vs Spinks. Foreman was probably the last heavywight to retire that was was fighting in 15 rounders, but never had to go the full 15. I believe the outcome of many of todays fights would be different if they were 15 rounders.
     
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    butler08 Active Member Full Member

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    holyfield back in 87
     
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  5. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    Exactly. Holyfield is still active. He fought 15 rounders.
     
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  6. iceman71

    iceman71 WBC SILVER Champion Full Member

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    not as a heavyweight though
     
    iceman71, Nov 28, 2008
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