Boxing Ring Size: Biggest, Smallest ...

[Hop]

Got to wondering this morning about boxing ring sizes; had a few questions:

- What are the limits allowable for boxing ring sizes? 24 or 25 feet diameter for the largest? What about the smallest ... anyone know?

- Are there any notable fights you've seen where the ring size stands out in your memory (large or small)? E.g. Didn't SRL like to ask for the biggest size permitted (vs. Duran II, Hagler) so he could prance around?

- Is there a most common size used these days?

Just curious. Any help appreciated.

[Jam Jars]

As there are a number of professional boxing organizations, the standards of construction vary. A standard ring is between 16 and 25 feet (4.9 and 7.6 m) to a side between the ropes with another 2 feet (0.61 m) outside. The platform of the ring is generally 3 to 4 feet (0.91 to 1.2 m) from the ground with the posts rising around 5 feet (1.5 m).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_ring

[gingerbreadman]

I remember reading (in George Kimball's excellent "Four Kings") that when Roberto Duran was in full beast mode and defending his title against a guy called Lou Bizzaro, that Bizzarro's management tried to aid his moving style by putting the fight in a gigantic ring that
was measured at 30 FEET.

It didn't work, Duran caught up to him and KO'd him in round 14. Still...

[Jam Jars]

I remember reading (in George Kimball's excellent "Four Kings") that when Roberto Duran was in full beast mode and defending his title against a guy called Lou Bizzaro, that Bizzarro's management tried to aid his moving style by putting the fight in a gigantic ring that
was measured at 30 FEET.

It didn't work, Duran caught up to him and KO'd him in round 14. Still...

Doesn't looks 30 foot to me.

[Canelo Phresh]

Bizarro Duran?

[gingerbreadman]

Doesn't looks 30 foot to me.

Might be the video, to me it looks pretty damn big, particularly when the fight's started. I went and looked it up properly and it's recorded as 30 feet by other people as well. Might be the biggest ring P4P

[Build That Wall]

I always wondered what the rule is for the limits for a ring size in boxing.

[Showtime..]

Doesn't looks 30 foot to me.

hahaha I skipped to a random mark & saw Lou back-peddling harder than Lara+Floyd combined. He flew from one side of the ring and back in like a second while Duran stalked him.

[FrankieClutch]

Doesn't looks 30 foot to me.

Jesus, why did that ref let the fight go on? Lol Dude was out on his feet!

[Da Machine]

Mayweather vs Maidana 2 ring was huge.