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PABA rules

Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 00:54
by gerry
was just browsing the paba website and read it would have half point scoring rounds and a distance of 11 rounds to avoid draws
what are peoples thoughts
should we just use a greater scale with the ten must system or make all fights odd number of rounds

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 01:38
by AntonS
The silliest initiative I've ever come across.
64% of its fights don't last the distance & they may as well score rounds on 20 points
10/9.5 = 20/19 and is so much easier for the poor bloke that adds the scores :lol:

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 02:24
by Sweet P
I don't think change is needed over 12 rounds. There are enough rounds there that a Draw is fairly rare. I think it could be good to change 4 round fights to 5 rounds as there are far more draws over 4 than over 12.

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 12 Jun 2009, 07:37
by Hounddawg
ben k wrote:I don't think change is needed over 12 rounds. There are enough rounds there that a Draw is fairly rare. I think it could be good to change 4 round fights to 5 rounds as there are far more draws over 4 than over 12.
Agreed, great call.

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 14 Jun 2009, 03:31
by Marlin
Hounddawg wrote:
ben k wrote:I don't think change is needed over 12 rounds. There are enough rounds there that a Draw is fairly rare. I think it could be good to change 4 round fights to 5 rounds as there are far more draws over 4 than over 12.
Agreed, great call.
Yep

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 14 Jun 2009, 06:08
by unleash06
spot on ben!! :TU: the only thing i would add is that there is no such thing as a drawn round. ben, i would call on your opinion here, but i would think that there is something in a round that seperates the boxers.

Re: PABA rules

Posted: 14 Jun 2009, 06:15
by Sweet P
unleash06 wrote:spot on ben!! :TU: the only thing i would add is that there is no such thing as a drawn round. ben, i would call on your opinion here, but i would think that there is something in a round that seperates the boxers.
Yeh i agree Unleash.

I have been taught to try not to give even rounds. All the judges that helped me learn the ropes have said the same thing.
I would be hesitant to give one when officiating. I think most officials are encouraged not to score even rounds.

If all else is even I think the guy making the fight, Whether from the front foot or back foot should get the round. Thats just my opinion.