One Proposed Rule Change in Boxing..

[BobLoblaw]

In the past week there's been a Twitter thread regarding one rule change in your favourite sport.

I understand that a good number on here don't regularly use Twitter so I'd be keen to hear everyone's thoughts and maybe spark some debate.

This is purely hypothetical as we sadly don't have a sole governing body. So feel free to use your imagination and not let it turn to unnecessary racism and bigotry etc.

If we can try and stick to one per post, that would be great.

I'll kick things off..

I'd like to see instant replay used for title fights: To confirm cause of cuts, check for foul play and act as 4th judge if the fight is a draw.

[lizard_man]

No instant replay, then we won't be able to fix fights as easily as we're able to now.

[Marchegiano]

An actual points system.

[ELPacman]

Interviews with the judges post fight, to explain wtf they just scored. If what they say sounds like nonsense, whoever is interviewing them, calls them out for it on live tv to embarrass the f*k out of them.

[The D3vil]

I would have judging done by a board of judges. Maybe like 10 people.

It'd be like voting for the Hall of Fame or P4P rankings.

It'd be made up of journalists, ex-fighters, and highly esteemed boxing people.

That way Oscar couldn't just wine & dine Adelaide Byrd and get a favorable card.

[BobLoblaw]

I would have judging done by a board of judges. Maybe like 10 people.

It'd be like voting for the Hall of Fame or P4P rankings.

It'd be made up of journalists, ex-fighters, and highly esteemed boxing people.

That way Oscar couldn't just wine & dine Adelaide Byrd and get a favorable card.

I hear you. I've always liked the idea of 5 judges and removing the the highest and lowest cards like in gymnastics. I think itneeds some more thought though.

[BobLoblaw]

Interviews with the judges post fight, to explain wtf they just scored. If what they say sounds like nonsense, whoever is interviewing them, calls them out for it on live tv to embarrass the f*k out of them.

If it could be done, then certainly in a post conference atmosphere. Having it done in the ring could be a tad risky to their safety. Not that any punter would care.

[aboutfkntime]

In the past week there's been a Twitter thread regarding one rule change in your favourite sport.

I understand that a good number on here don't regularly use Twitter so I'd be keen to hear everyone's thoughts and maybe spark some debate.

This is purely hypothetical as we sadly don't have a sole governing body. So feel free to use your imagination and not let it turn to unnecessary racism and bigotry etc.

If we can try and stick to one per post, that would be great.

I'll kick things off..

I'd like to see instant replay used for title fights: To confirm cause of cuts, check for foul play and act as 4th judge if the fight is a draw.

To confirm cause of cuts... YUP, good idea... but only the referee can request it... if he rules one way or the other... /story

To check for foul play... YUP, but only if the ref calls for instant replay... and if the ref does not call for a replay, a replay should not be shown on TV... the purpose is to judge the fight, not the ref... and it is unnecessary, and possibly unhelpful, to scrutinize every little thing ad nauseum

TO act as 4th judge if the fight is a draw... no way


1) a draw is fine... what is wrong with a draw... ?

why give the " winner " a chance to walk away from unfinished business?

2) no way is the ref qualified to make such a HUGE call... he just spent 36 minutes doing an entirely different job, one that requires total concentration and a totally different mindset... he will not have scored the fight... that job could only be performed by 2x additional judges... I don't agree with having 4 judges, they would need 5

draws are fine... some fights SHOULD be a draw

I think they need to be very careful how they use instant replay, or the 3rd ref... whatever you like to call it... not convinced it has benefited rugby/cricket in terms of the sport being a spectacle

just my 2c

[sargo]

No to mandatory 10-9. If the round is too close to call, score it a draw.

No to vague criteria like ring generalship. Too subjective. Boxer running away scared may get the nod.

It's hurt the other guy more than he hurts you.

[lefthook2daliva]

No disrespect intended but absolutely **** this idea. Media has far too much power as it is and you'll have judges making controversial decisions just to get camera time and build a personal brand to monetize. **** no.