This is a C&P post I posted in Oz & Pacific forum
What's your opinion on it?
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