Why was Mike Tyson vs Tyrell Biggs scheduled for 15 rounds when his

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  1. Devon

    Devon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    previous world title fights were scheduled for 12 rounds? Why were his world title fights prior to the Biggs fight 12 rounders?
     
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  2. Saad54

    Saad54 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    The IBF was the last of the three (WBC, WBA, ) to switch to 15 rounds. I guess its rules were used in this fight.
     
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  3. JohnThomas1

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    It's a 3 minute google search.
     
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