Quote Originally Posted by zzz
Quote Originally Posted by Beanflicker
Why? I like 15 round fights, but is it worth putting extra risk on athletes in an already incredibly dangerous sport? I don't think it is, I'm happy with 10 and 12 rounders. I admire the guys who went 15 rounds because you have to have great stamina and be tough as nails, but I don't think they are necessary.
Is there any evidence that reducing world title fights from 15 to 12 rounds resulted in less ring death or injury? Not that I can see.
Maybe not, but can you imagine the effects of fighting just a few hours after weighing in? Maybe it would stop some fighters from cutting too much weight, knowing they won't have as much time to rehydrate, but it will just be dangerous above everything else. Add that in with 15 round fights...I wouldn't want to see that.