Ali-Frazier 4, 1981

I see.
You're missing some great fights though.

 

So I've been told. But the imposition of the 12 round limit paved the way for previously inferior boxers to become champions almost immediately. It is the exclusive reason for Edwin Rosario being in the IBHOF. (If his first match with Ramirez had been for 15 rounds, Rosario would have unquestionably lost.)

Around a century ago, four rounds was the limit in California. The way boxing is cowing to the medical lobby, I wouldn't be too surprised if it degenerated to that again. In that case, we might as well include Beanfart in the HOF.

 

Honestly, I expect the 12 round limit to become a 10 round limit down the road.
I agree with you on the 15 round limit though. They should never have done away with it.