Yeah ok I suppose you guys are both right on those points, that definitely puts it into perspective @Master and even resonates with my own 101 theory.

And @brocktonblockbust that is correct too. Let's not pretend as if the 12th rounds of many modern fights weren't just as exciting for those reasons too.

I don't have anything particularly against 15 round fights, I just think the longer the fights go for in general, the weaker the performance overall and the weaker the boxers. I wouldn't want to go back to 15, 10-12 rounds seems really optimal to me.

If the 12th round winds up a draw, I am warm to the concept of the sudden death "13th round" as a tie breaker.

And the concept that 12 round fighters couldn't go 15 rounds is one of the most ridiculous arguments I've heard.