What was the standard boxing match duration during Kid William's prime years?
15 rounds
12 rounds
10 rounds
8 rounds
Answer
During Kid William's prime years, which spanned from 1896 to 1903, the standard boxing match duration was 15 rounds. The number of rounds in a fight had increased from five rounds in the early 1890s to 15 rounds by the turn of the century. This was due in part to the growing popularity of boxing as a spectator sport, as well as the increasing skill of fighters.
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