Duration Of Rounds

A. Each round will be two (2) minutes in duration. B. Rest periods between rounds will be one (1) minute in duration. C. The time runs continuously and may only be called or stopped by the referee in special cases. D. All professional contests shall be five (5) or more rounds, to a maximum of twelve (12) rounds in length. E. World, continental, national, and regional title contests shall be twelve (12), ten (10), nine (9), and eight (8) rounds respectively. F. State title contests shall be seven (7) rounds.