Rules you would like to change

[vze2hhvj]

We do not have the power to change the rules in boxing, but often we feel there is something that needs to or should be changed.

Let me list some ideas I have, please feel free to add some of your own ideas and comment on the ones posted.

- A knockdown should cost a boxer more than 1 or 2 points. Usually when there is one knockdown in a round, it results in a 10:8 round (maybe even only a 10:9 round, if the one boxer who got knocked down was still the more dominant man). In my opinion that is not right, a knockdown really demonstrates dominance to a more extreme extent than a point or two difference.
- Make scores public after every round. The judges' scores should be made public for all to see after every single round. Maybe this will reduce or even prevent potential "robberies".
- Only ONE world champion in each division, and the champs should have to box at least three times a year - two mandatories and one voluntary defense (not top15, though, but top10). Four big organizations is too much, one is enough.
- Less weight classes. We currently have 17 divisions, too many for my taste.
- No more holding. Constant holding is annoying and ******. When you are hurt, you clinch, that's totally fine. But no boxer should be allowed to do it whenever the opponent comes close.

[GTL]

i like the judge public scoring idea alot..

[The Scientist]

Constant holding is annoying and ******.

Ditto. Also, it would be nice if judges would consider hit percentage ratios more often to influence their decisions about which fighter won, when it comes to a close decision. It really ticks me off when judges say they gave the win to the fighter who looked more aggressive...This can also deter robbery decisions.

[TheEvilSaint]

not to be picky, i want very very strict enforcement of the "no holding" rules.

**** you, john the bum ruiz.

[psychopath]

If there's anything that really screw up boxing it's got to be the scoring and the judges. The existing rules is just fine by me.

I would be a lot better if there are four judges positioned in every side of the ring. The ref would be a scoring ref who's scoresheet would only be considered if there's a deadlock among the four regular judges.

And the most important thing judges should not be handpicked, it should be drawn.

And to add up to it, judges' performance will be monitored and they will all be classified as class "A", class "B" or class "c" with their salary adjusted and proportionate to their rating.

[Red_Menace]

No gloves
No weight classes
Three fighters in the ring at one time
Bears

[vze2hhvj]

i like the bears idea

[adamk1304]

i like the bears idea

Draws should be completely abolished for championship fights. If the fight is even after the 12th round, a tie breaker 13th should be fought.

[Stone Cold]

Less Clinching- I feel someone who clinches every chance they get (like john ruiz) should be punished a lot more. It takes away from the fight, and it's like if theyy just land one punch, they will win the round. Now I'm all for someone clinching if there about to go down or somewhere to that extent, but clinching constantly is getting really ******, and needs to change.

The extra rounds or so in a championship belt I think should be looked into. It does get annyoying knowing there is no real "winner" in a championship fight. UFC adds another 2 rounds for their championship fights, so I think maybe boxing should thinking about adding a 13th round.

[Abe Attell]

Gloves should be measured for their width , just like they measure a Goalie's pads in hockey, meaning, no more Bubble Gloves for Winky Wright...if your hands are to brittle, find another line of work...anybody that isn't a heavyweight can't wear gloves over 8 oz, so that means "F" the new rule from Vegas.


Stiffer penalties:

Testicle shots are 2 points deduction, one point deducted for each testicle.

Rabbit punches MUST be taken seriously...if the ref catches you hitting behind the head, the ref should smack the guy in the back of the head as a warning

Boxing trunks/protective cup, must not be higher than the naval...all this should be checked in the locker room... if it doesn't meet the requirements, you don't get to wear your protective cup.