2 minute round rule (cf Wepner v Neumann)

phil · Post by **phil** » 04 Feb 2002, 07:19

When Randy Neumann won New Jersey State title v Chuck Wepner, it was fought under NJ 2 minute round rule......how long did this last and did EVERY fight have 2 minute rounds??

Phil

overhand_right · Post by **overhand_right** » 04 Feb 2002, 11:41

on a similar topic, how come on the records of alot of 70s heavies, for instance ron lyle, you see points wins over FIVE rounds, as in W5. what was all that about?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » 04 Feb 2002, 22:45

i remember in the 1960's california usa had 5 rounders instead of a 4 round match.

phil · Post by **phil** » 05 Feb 2002, 04:54

Odd number rounds would rule out draws.......

What about the two minute rule?

phil · Post by **phil** » 07 Feb 2002, 05:48

Tony Licata v Gordon Lott (Florida Middleweight Title) also over 2 min round x 12.

This bout is NOT on database - date not known
RING Feb 1973.

Licata is 60-7-4 on boxrec so this one's been missed.

Phil

delisa · Post by **delisa** » 07 Feb 2002, 18:48

Australia also had 2-minute rounds -- Lionel Rose's pro debut, for example (and possibly other early fights) was an 8-rounder with 2-minute rounds.

I believe Michigan and Florida had 2-minute rounds.

I believe I recall that Ali's Miami Beach fights in 1961 were at 2 minutes.

phil · Post by **phil** » 08 Feb 2002, 05:03

Hi Mike

Interesting about the Ali fights.......

I take it 2 minute rounds have been abolished now?

Phil

RICHBART · Post by **RICHBART** » 04 Mar 2002, 14:49

I fought in florida in 1948 thru 1950 and the rounds at that time were of 2 min. Also at that period the size of gloves. changed. In 48 i fought with 4 oz gloves then in 49 went to 6 oz and then 8oz.

$ bill · Post by **$ bill** » 04 Mar 2002, 15:13

RICHBART. I think I remember you in Florida. The reason for your 2 minutes rounds was because that was as long as you lasted in the first round. The 8 oz. glove was only for you. Your mother insisted you wear them in case you hit anybody, you wouldn't hurt your hands. Just kidding. I don't have clue who you are. Pardon my poor attempt at a "slam".

RICHBART · Post by **RICHBART** » 04 Mar 2002, 17:02

$ bill NO HARM DONE, I CAN TAKE A RIB.