Time doesn't stop from Go to O

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AntonS
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Time doesn't stop from Go to O

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Supposedly..but not in all cases. Over a period of time, I timed numerous bouts & found some timekeepers start the round clock when they ring the bell, others wait for ref's order to box, which can be anything up to 5+ seconds because corners were slow getting out of the ring. Some corners do it purposely over & over again to pinch as much rest for its charge.
Maybe no big deal, but heaps can happen within 5 seconds in a round.

e.g. Given a 10 rounder is scheduled over 39 minutes, if my charge whether champ or challenger fought beyond 39 minutes I'd be looking at No Contest result...no matter what the score was...nor stoppage
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Re: Time doesn't stop from Go to O

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I like the practice of timekeepers tapping the canvas when there is 10 seconds remaining in each round.
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Re: Time doesn't stop from Go to O

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Like a Boss wrote:I like the practice of timekeepers tapping the canvas when there is 10 seconds remaining in each round.
So did Shannan Taylor when introduced in NSW :lol: :lol: In most cases it's 2 thick wood sticks. Some have court judge's or auctioneer's wood hammer & block
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