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Is the 12-Round Limit Still the Right Length for Championship Fights?

Boxing has never been shy about tradition — but in a sport that prides itself on toughness, heritage, and grit, when do you stop clinging to the past and start embracing what actually works? The current championship format of 12 rounds didn’t come out of nowhere. It was a direct response to tragedy, introduced as […]

A realistic boxing illustration representing the ongoing debate in women's boxing about the length of rounds. Two female boxers exchange punches in the ring under bright stadium lights, while a digital clock on the ring apron highlights the discussion about whether round length should be extended. The cheering crowd in the background captures the energy and intensity of women's boxing."

Women’s Boxing: Do the Rounds Matter?

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International Women’s Day got the boxing world buzzing — and rightly so. Female fighters are breaking barriers left and right, headlining major cards and putting on absolute clinics. But one question still lingers in the background like a stubborn corner cut: why are women still fighting two-minute rounds? In 2024, is that really the best

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