Round lengths in boxing
| Format | Rounds | Round | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional, men | Up to 12 | 3 min | 1 min |
| Professional, women | Up to 10 | 2 min | 1 min |
| Amateur | 3 | 3 min | 1 min |
| Muay Thai | 5 | 3 min | 2 min |
Exact rules vary by organisation and level, so check the rules for your event.
Using it in training
The timer rings a bell at the start and end of every round and plays a double clap 10 seconds before the bell, the traditional signal to empty the tank. Use full screen on a tablet or laptop so everyone in the gym can see the time.
- Heavy bag: 5 × 3 minutes with 30 seconds rest.
- Pad work: 6 × 3 minutes with 1 minute rest.
- Shadowboxing warm-up: 3 × 2 minutes with 30 seconds rest.
- Fight preparation: match your fight: for example 10 × 3 minutes with 1 minute rest.
Prefer a buzzer? Change Sound in the settings. For 5-minute rounds use the MMA timer.
Questions and answers
How long is a boxing round?
Three minutes in men’s professional and most amateur boxing, two minutes in women’s professional boxing, each with one minute of rest.
What is the 10-second warning?
A clap or knock 10 seconds before the end of the round. It tells boxers to finish strong. Set Warning to 0 to turn it off.
Can I change the bell sound?
Yes. Pick beeps, a whistle, a buzzer or a soft chime under Sound.