Boxing Round Timer
The professional boxing format: 3-minute rounds, 1-minute rest between, 12 rounds for a title fight. Amateurs and gyms commonly use 2-minute rounds. Set the format to match your session.
Get ready
Adjust the protocol below, then press Start. A beep marks each phase change.
Boxing round formats
Professional boxing uses 3-minute rounds with 1-minute rests; championship bouts run up to 12 rounds. Amateur boxing (Olympic style) uses 3-minute rounds for men and 2-minute rounds for women in most jurisdictions, with 1-minute rests. Gym sessions typically use 2-3 minute rounds regardless of format.
For shadowboxing and bag work, 3-minute rounds are the standard conditioning format: the round length forces pace management, and the 1-minute rest mimics competition recovery windows.
Common uses: shadowboxing, heavy bag circuits, partner pad work, MMA-style rounds (5-minute rounds are the MMA standard — set work to 300 seconds). The bell tone marks round start and end.
FAQ
How long is a boxing round?
3 minutes in professional boxing, 2 minutes in most amateur women's bouts and many gym formats. Rest is 1 minute either way.
How many rounds should I train?
Recreational boxers commonly do 3-6 rounds; competitive preparation builds toward the full 12 (pro) or 3x3 (amateur format).
What about MMA rounds?
MMA uses 5-minute rounds with 1-minute rest, 3 rounds (5 in title fights). Set the round field to 300 seconds.
Interval timing is a training aid, not coaching advice. Warm up, scale work/rest to your fitness level, and stop if you feel pain, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Verify any clinically relevant exercise plan with a qualified professional.