One Proposed Rule Change in Boxing..

[LockardTheGOAT]

You'd win fights based on who does the most damage, not by who wins the most rounds or accumulates the most points. It is possible to land more punches and power punches, and do more damage, yet still lose more rounds and therefore lose the whole fight.

What's ironic is that Floyd Mayweather himself would have a loss on his record if this rule was in place lol.

[GrandpaBernard]

You'd win fights based on who does the most damage, not by who wins the most rounds or accumulates the most points. It is possible to land more punches and power punches, and do more damage, yet still lose more rounds and therefore lose the whole fight.

What's ironic is that Floyd Mayweather himself would have a loss on his record if this rule was in place lol.

You’re next on Paulie’s grudge list!

[ShoulderRoll]

Only one world champion in each weight class.

[4truth]

Definitely the scoring system needs some tuning. Currently a close round, that could probably go either way, carries the same weight as one that is overwhelmingly in favor of one fighter.

[strykr619]

Same day hydration with hydration requirement to be able to fight.... Will keep fighters in their lane and not weight hop.

[GrandpaBernard]

Only one world champion in each weight class.

good idea

Fights would get made quicker as there's pressure on fighters to do so. Every fighter's dream is to be champ

Modern boxing hold a watered down belt and fight a rando in 1 of 2 fights for the year

[BobLoblaw]

Resulting in a fine or forfeiting the fight?

[GhostofDempsey]

Instant replay is a good start. But it has to be done quickly, not like the NFL where it takes a huddle of officials over 5 minutes to make a ruling.

I would like to see a system for mandatories established for all of the sanctioning bodies. Best fight the best in order to get their title shots. None of this boosting someone to the head of the line because promoters are paying people off to give their guy a title shot.

[QueensburyRules]

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.

- -Dude can't see the forest for the trees.

Ten point must system reads like a basketball score, yet no points are ever scored.

Designed to fleece the few lowbrows remaining to watch and otherwise bet on the fight.

And that just the tip of the iceberg of what needs to be done.

[UNBANNED]

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.

1 Champion per weight class

11 or 13 rounds

Problem solved