Boxing and 15 Rounds

[Lords]

Does anyone else think Championship fights should be moved up to 15 round bouts like the good ol' days? I think that 15 round fights would truly separate the men from the boys and real champions from pretenders. As many know, the great Rocky Marciano ended up finishing his career undefeated and became one of the greats in the process. But what many might not know is that if it were not for the 15 round fights, he may not have retired undefeated. When Rocky fought Jersey Joe Walcott, he was trailing on all three scorecards after the 12th round. Eventually Rocky lands a right hand in the 13th and puts Walcott on his a$$ to win the fight.

Joe Luis known for his historic championship reign lasting 140 consecutive months, during which he fought in 26 championship fights, would only have lasted around 48 months if it were not for 15 round fights. Joe Luis fought Billy Conn in 1941 and was trailing on the score cards after 12 rounds. In the 13th round Luis landed a combination to finish off Conn for the victory. The fight eventually ended up being fight of the year.

Now, if it were not for 15 round fights these historic accomplishments MAY have not been witnessed. Some will say that if the fighters know it was 12 rounds they might be more aggressive rather then pacing themselves more for 15 round fights. This may be true but 15 round fights will truly separate real champions from the rest anyhow. Boxing smart, pacing yourself, endurance, stamina, and heart are just some of the factors 15 round fights would bring out in fighters.

What if we got to see Trinidad/DLH go another 3 rounds? Or if JMM/Pac went 3 more rounds in their first 3 fights? How about DLH/Mosley, and trilogies like Morales/Barerra and Ward/Gatti among many other great fights going only 12 rounds. 15 round fights should come back to boxing so we don't miss out on the Truly championship rounds. Anyone else agree?

[ChampBox@PR]

Nope. 12 rounds is fine, less injuries, best time managment for tv, and fights can get dull and will bored the **** outta people.

[-Kev-]

If you want more boxing injuries like Magomed and Meldrick Taylor that weren't even 15 rounds, then yeah, let's have 15 rounds.

[Lords]

If you want more boxing injuries like Magomed and Meldrick Taylor that weren't even 15 rounds, then yeah, let's have 15 rounds.

I had that in mind myself but its only an additional 3 rounds (9 minutes). Now a days fighters only fight once or twice a year anyhow, more then enough time to heal. Way back in the days there were fights that went 60 rounds.

[Rudiamonds]

I'm good 12 rounds is fine for me imagin seeing a 15round fight with rigo,ward,Lara

[LoadedWraps]

If we still had 15 rounds WARgarito would have stopped P Williams.

[vman075]

I had that in mind myself but its only an additional 3 rounds (9 minutes). Now a days fighters only fight once or twice a year anyhow, more then enough time to heal. Way back in the days there were fights that went 60 rounds.

The last three rounds were cut out bc of the injury reason. I don't remember the exact statistic but studies showed guys were taking way more damage in those 3 rounds than they were in the earlier rounds. I'm not sure the reasoning that this was happening but I definitely know that injuries were the reason for the change.

[Lords]

The last three rounds were cut out bc of the injury reason. I don't remember the exact statistic but studies showed guys were taking way more damage in those 3 rounds than they were in the earlier rounds. I'm not sure the reasoning that this was happening but I definitely know that injuries were the reason for the change.

That's understandable but you have the ref, fighters corners, and doctors present during fights. If there's any issues with the fighters its there job/responsibility to call the fight off. Atleast add an additional round to avoid a 6/6 fight.

[Enzo Mc is SHIT]

It's an entertainment business and I think there are too many dull fights to go back to 15. For every fight you wish went on longer there's another you wish was a 6 rounder.

[ChampBox@PR]

That's understandable but you have the ref, fighters corners, and doctors present during fights. If there's any issues with the fighters its there job/responsibility to call the fight off. Atleast add an additional round to avoid a 6/6 fight.

Its impossible to know brain damage after the fight, so you could look ok, and 3 days later have lingering effects.

And wtf with 6-6? It doesnt matter ho many rounds, fights can end up in draws anyways!