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when did they change boxing to 12 rounds
The World Boxing Association, from which the World Boxing Organization had not yet separated, voted to reduce their championship distances to 12 rounds on October 19, 1987
how many rounds are there in amateur boxing matches
Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration, comprising three rounds of three minutes in men
are amateur boxing bouts shorter for women
Amateur boxing bouts for women comprise of four rounds of two minutes, each with a one minute interval between rounds.

Question: what protective gear do women use
Self-contained rewrite: what protective gear do women use in boxing