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Why not thirteen rounds, indeed?

THE RECENT Pacquiao-Marquez match has not ceased to draw comments from boxing fans. From San Francisco, California, this note from Jun Samontina.

Hi Al,

I agree with your suggestion of having a winner per round in a boxing match.

But to really minimize further having draws after a fight, the number of rounds should be increased to 13, an odd number. Because in 12 rounds, Boxer A may have 6 rounds of 10-9 and Boxer B may also have 6 rounds of 10-9. So after 12 rounds, it’s a draw.

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