Ask Anne: What Does the 10 Point Must System in Boxing Mean?

By Anne “Boxologist” Whitlock

In the 10 Point Must System of scoring a fight the winner of a round must receive 10 points. The loser of a round will receive from 9 to 6 points. A close round: 10-9. One knockdown: 10-8. Two knockdowns: 10-7. Three knockdowns: 10-6. No knockdown but one fighter completely dominates round: 10-8. Can’t pick a winner: 10-10.