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Turki Alalshikh doesn't hold back in view on controversial boxing rule change

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Turki Alalshikh has had his say on a controversial suggestion that the WBA could reintroduce 15 round fights. Current WBO super-lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez recently suggested that 15-round contests should be reintroduced for the first time since they were abolished in the 1980’s. Mendoza has suggested fighters including Canelo Alvarez could fight over 15 roundsGETTY In 1982, a fighter Kim Duk-Koo tragically died after sustaining fatal inj…

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Turki Alalshikh doesn't hold back in view on controversial boxing rule change

25 days ago·United Kingdom

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WBN - World Boxing News

Mauricio Sulaiman dismisses the return of 15-round fights

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has told World Boxing News exclusively that there will be no return to 15-round fights. Following Teofimo Lopez’s calls to bring back the longer distance for undisputed bouts and a subsequent agreement by WBA Gilberto Mendoza that the extra three rounds could be trialed, boxing was shaken to the… The post Mauricio Sulaiman dismisses the return of 15-round fights appeared first on World Boxing New…

26 days ago

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Boxing News

Alalshikh Says “Never” To The Idea Of A Return To 15 Round Fights - Latest Boxing News Today

As older boxing fans know, the 15 round fights began to disappear back in 1982, this after the tragic death ... continue Alalshikh Says “Never” To The Idea Of A Return To 15 Round Fights @ Boxing News 24/7

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Sportskeeda

Turki Alalshikh wins fans over with firm stance on WBA teasing return of the 15-round rule in boxing: "The Muhammed Ali Act is in place for a reason"

Fans rallied behind Turki Alalshikh as he criticized the proposal to return to 15-round boxing matches, emphasizing the importance of athletes' health.

26 days ago

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