A Boxing Reform Suggestion ; 13 rounds, instead of 12

[The_Golden_Goy]

It's just an idea, but it would bring less draws, less 115-114 cards or MD's. An odd number makes it mathematically harder to make a fight a draw.

Just putting the idea out there. Any thoughts?

[jri9d0]

I mean if you are purposing a 13 round fight you might as well purpose to bring back the 15 round ones for this same reason.

[ShoulderRoll]

Yeah, might as well go back to 15 rounds. 13, 14, and 15 are the REAL championship rounds.

[LA_2_Vegas]

I agree...12 rounds has an inherent flaw. Never really understood why 12 was chosen and always wondered if it something as dumb as 13 being considered an unlucky number. A superstition in many countries to the point where the number is omitted in elevators, buildings, etc. That was all I can think, maybe someone else might know why 12 was the choice.

[Hougigo]

If they ever pursued this, they'd go with 11.

[AFTER HOURS]

It should be 10 rounds. Just like 10 commandments.

[jri9d0]

I tell you what, if 15 rounders were around today we would really separate the men from the boys regarding who we would really consider a throwback fighter.

Cotto and DLH would be the first fighters who come to mind who couldn't hang with the yesteryear's throwback 15 round elites...

[Access_Denied]

I would be all for it, there has been some great 12th rounds these past few years (prob cuz theyr going for broke) but im tired of these woulda/couda/shouda'S.

[FeFist]

Why do people think 13 rounds would put a stop to draws?

You could easily get a score card that reads 123-123. ( One fighter wins 7 rounds but gets knocked down).

[Southpawology]

If a fight is a draw I'm in favor of an overtime round, anyone else feel the same? Could you imagine a PPV Championship fight going into an overtime round where both fighters know they have to put everything on the line for the W