A standard round in professional boxing lasts 3 minutes for men and 2 minutes for women. Between each round, there is a 1-minute rest period for the fighters to recover and receive coaching

. The number of rounds in a boxing match varies depending on the level and type of fight:

• Professional bouts typically range from 4 to 12 rounds.
• Championship fights are usually scheduled for 12 rounds.
• Amateur and youth boxing often features shorter rounds, usually 2 or 3 minutes, and fewer rounds overall

Historically, championship fights lasted up to 15 rounds, but this was reduced to 12 rounds in the early 1980s to improve fighter safety after concerns about brain injuries

. In summary:

• Men’s professional boxing round: 3 minutes
• Women’s professional boxing round: 2 minutes
• Rest between rounds: 1 minute
• Typical championship fight length: 12 rounds (total 36 minutes fighting time plus 11 minutes rest)

This structure balances endurance, strategy, and safety for the athletes