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.
That was the reason they took away 15 roudners in the first place. They examined it and concluded that the most severe damage that a fighter sustains takes place in the 13th to 15th round.