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I was running through Sanderline Williams' record and noticed he dropped a Split Decision to Ronnie Essett for the vacant NABF title back in '88. After a draw was declared after 12, they fought a 13th round to determine the winner.

Did some trawling online and apparently this was a thing among the smaller belts (NABF, USBA) at the time. This is the only example I can find of it actually being utilized, though. Anyone have any info on this or any other examples?

I know it's been done sporadically over the years, but the only one I can think of at the moment was Bruce Curry against Rafael Rodriguez. An 11th round was ordered due to them being a part of a television tournament.

Found another example. Doug DeWitt MD13 Tony Thornton for the USBA title in '87.

Who thinks this is a good idea? I sorta like it, think of all the draws that could have been resolved by this simple method.

It also feels very risky....another reason I like it.


Of course neither fighter should be forced into that extra round, and a "no mas" signal means the other guy is the winner.

Agree, it is an interesting idea. A sudden death playoff, if you will.

I'd like to see it get some trial usage. The extra length of time between the end of regulation and the announcement of a draw would also give the fighters a bit longer rest for the decider round.

Yes, I remember the brief trial.

BoxBuzz wrote:Who thinks this is a good idea? I sorta like it, think of all the draws that could have been resolved by this simple method.

It also feels very risky....another reason I like it.


Of course neither fighter should be forced into that extra round, and a "no mas" signal means the other guy is the winner.

There was another fight in the early 1990's but I cant remember right now - thought it was Prince Charles Williams but I got confused with his first fight with Merqui Sosa where both fighters were deemed unfit to continue after seven treacherous rounds. I twas around that time though...

Think Boxeo used it last year...maybe the year before