Leonard negotiated with Hagler on the size of the ring to be less than 22x22 ft and the thickness of gloves to be under 11oz , as part of his pre-fight strategy .
During the pre-fight negotiations , in return for granting Hagler a larger share of the purse Leonard obtained several conditions which would be crucial to his strategy ; a 20x20ft ring , 10oz gloves and the fight was to be over 12ï¿½not 15ï¿½rounds .