Man, that's a long time. Does anyone still have the attention span to watch a full 26 rounds in one bout?
2006-06-19 02:14:53 · 15 answers · asked by Flif 7 in Sports ➔ Boxing
Beleive it or not Bernard Hopkins seems to just be warming up after 10 and I thought he might have beat Jermaine Taylor if one of those fights went 15 rounds but 26 might be a little much for a 41 year old even if he saved up his energy wearing out his opponent little by little as he does.
I would have the attention span if it were Marcus Antonio Barera verses Erik Morales IV because in essence it would be the last man standing because each of their three fights were nonstop and I couldn't believe they were both standing at the end of the fights. Morales still feels slighted by the decisions and I think he would actually sign for a longer fight in hopes of knocking him out or wearing him down to show (HBO) and the world he is the better fighter. Just my thoughts, though.
2006-06-19 12:22:47 · answer #1 · answered by mrraraavis 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really don't think any fighter would sign a contract to go 26 rounds. They can still make millions just fighting the measely 12 rounds they do now. Remember the days of the 15 round fights? I don't think there is a promoter in the business who would be willing to pay a fighter the money it would take to even get him to THINK about going 26 rounds.
2006-06-20 08:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by blknight_in_sa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well everybody would have trouble lasting 26 rounds. The current fighters that have the best stamina however I believe would be Floyd Mayweather and Kassim Ouma. I don't think Floyd Mayweather even breaks a sweat boxing 12 rounds. When Mayweather spars in training, he fights 12 10 minute rounds, instead of the standard 3 minute rounds.
2006-06-20 02:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by jofolman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manny Pacquaio would be my guess, the guys constant none stop energy during12 rounds, with a little conservation he maybe could go 26.
Look how much grabbing & holding there is in 12 rounds, couldn't imagine that number in 26. Peoples attention span would definatley go down.
2006-06-21 00:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by jason g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pushing 26 rounds today may be a bit much. However, looking at some of the lightweights and middleweights, there are a couple of contenders.
Marco Antonio Barrera could make a run to that number round, as could Winky Wright. Their stamina and ring smarts would benefit both pugilists in this aspect.
2006-06-19 23:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you could get a single fighter to accept a 26 round fight, let alone go that distance. It would most likely be a boring fight! This reminds me of the 22 inning baseball games, where you know it's been tied since the ninth. Better to shut it off and watch the highlights the next day.
2006-06-19 17:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by You_got 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No fighter today could go 26 rounds.
2006-06-20 13:49:43 · answer #7 · answered by liam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I very much doubt that any current fighter could last a full twenty-six rounds.
I think that by round eighteen they'd just be holding onto each-other for dear life.
2006-06-22 00:16:14 · answer #8 · answered by wrathpuppet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One Name, Bernard Hopkins
2006-06-21 03:46:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the style of fighting is totally different.. it's like you are told, "hey, fight this guy, and take as long as you need to win".. versus.. "hey, fight this guy, but you have to win in 12 rounds".. it totally changes the style.. i don't really know, but i'm betting there weren't many 100 punch rounds in those fights.. :-) as for watching that long, i guess entertainment was harder to come by back then also.. lol
2006-06-19 10:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by stormwatch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋