33 Boxing Quiz Questions with Answers (Trivia)

33 boxing quiz questions with answers, covering weight classes, nicknames, the sanctioning bodies and the fights that made the sport.

Each question has three options and hides the correct one behind a button, so a group can play it honestly. If you want the boxing trivia questions and answers in a single list, the answer key under the scoring table gives all 33 in order. The same set works as a round of boxing quiz questions for a pub quiz, and the questions about boxing run from easy names to the kind of boxing trivia that separates casual viewers from people who watch every card.

1. Who is often referred to as “The Greatest” in boxing history?

A) Joe Frazier
B) Muhammad Ali
C) Sugar Ray Robinson

2. What weight class is immediately below heavyweight in professional boxing?

A) Light heavyweight
B) Super middleweight
C) Cruiserweight

3. Which boxing match was dubbed “The Fight of the Century”?

A) Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman
B) Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali
C) Sugar Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta

4. Who was considered the youngest heavyweight champion in history?

A) Muhammad Ali
B) George Foreman
C) Mike Tyson

5. Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in boxing?

A) Sugar Ray Robinson
B) Julio Cesar Chavez
C) Rocky Marciano

6. The sport of boxing originated in which ancient civilization?

A) Egypt
B) Greece
C) Rome

7. Who is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time?

A) Muhammad Ali
B) Joe Louis
C) Sugar Ray Robinson

8. Which actor portrayed Rocky Balboa in the movie series “Rocky”?

A) Sylvester Stallone
B) Al Pacino
C) Robert De Niro

9. The famous boxer Manny Pacquiao hails from which country?

A) Thailand
B) Philippines
C) Mexico

10. Which boxer bit Evander Holyfield's ear in the 1997 bout known as the Bite Fight?

A) Lennox Lewis
B) Mike Tyson
C) Riddick Bowe

11. How many rounds are there in a typical championship title fight?

A) 10
B) 12
C) 15

12. Which of the four major sanctioning bodies in boxing is the oldest?

A) World Boxing Association (WBA)
B) World Boxing Council (WBC)
C) International Boxing Federation (IBF)

13. Who was the first fighter to hold all four major world titles simultaneously?

A) Bernard Hopkins
B) Floyd Mayweather Jr.
C) Oscar De La Hoya

14. In which city is the International Boxing Hall of Fame located?

A) Las Vegas
B) New York City
C) Canastota

15. Which Mexican fighter is known as the “Golden Boy”?

A) Julio Cesar Chavez
B) Marco Antonio Barrera
C) Oscar De La Hoya

16. Which American boxer was known as the Motor City Cobra?

A) Marvin Hagler
B) Thomas Hearns
C) Sugar Ray Leonard

17. Which famous British heavyweight is known for his fights against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis?

A) Frank Bruno
B) Anthony Joshua
C) David Haye

18. Which famous trainer was involved in the careers of boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard?

A) Angelo Dundee
B) Freddie Roach
C) Cus D’Amato

19. What is the term for a victory achieved when the referee stops the fight?

A) Knockout (KO)
B) Technical Knockout (TKO)
C) Unanimous Decision (UD)

20. How long is a single round in a professional boxing match?

A) Two minutes
B) Three minutes
C) Four minutes

21. Which boxer became the first fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions?

A) Floyd Mayweather Jr.
B) Roy Jones Jr.
C) Manny Pacquiao

22. Who is the only boxer to defeat Rocky Marciano?

A) Archie Moore
B) Jersey Joe Walcott
C) No one, he retired undefeated

23. Which boxing division has a weight limit of 140 lbs (63.5 kg)?

A) Lightweight
B) Welterweight
C) Super Lightweight (Junior Welterweight)

24. Who was the oldest boxer to win a world title?

A) George Foreman
B) Bernard Hopkins
C) Evander Holyfield

25. Who directed the boxing movie classic “Raging Bull”?

A) Martin Scorsese
B) Francis Ford Coppola
C) Quentin Tarantino

26. Which trainer runs the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles and worked with Manny Pacquiao?

A) Teddy Atlas
B) Emanuel Steward
C) Freddie Roach

27. What is the definition of a “Southpaw” in boxing?

A) A boxer who leads with their right hand and foot
B) A boxer who switches their stance during a fight
C) A boxer with a strong left hook

28. What is the name of the straight punch thrown with the lead hand?

A) Cross
B) Uppercut
C) Jab

29. Which famous boxing promoter was known for his catchphrase “Only in America”?

A) Bob Arum
B) Don King
C) Eddie Hearn

30. Which former heavyweight champion starred in the film “The Hangover” as himself?

A) Evander Holyfield
B) George Foreman
C) Mike Tyson

31. Which boxing legend was nicknamed “Big George”?

A) George Foreman
B) Gerry Cooney
C) Larry Holmes

32. What does the acronym “IBF” stand for in boxing organizations?

A) International Boxing Federation
B) International Boxing Force
C) International Boxing Foundation

33. Which boxing film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977?

A) Raging Bull
B) Rocky
C) The Fighter

Results

# of Correct Answers	Percentage Range	Label	Description
0-	0-49%	Rookie FighterArmchair Athlete	You've got some learning to do, but don't worry, there's always the next game!
-	50-64%	Ring RookieRookie Runner	Not bad! Keep practicing, and you'll be a sports trivia champ in no time.
-	65-79%	Punch ProfessionalMidfield Maestro	Impressive! You're getting closer to the top, keep up the good work.
-	80-94%	Jab JuggernautAll-Star Striker	Wow, you really know your sports trivia! You're a force to be reckoned with.
-33	95-100%	Boxing ChampionLegendary Champion	Unbelievable! You're a true sports trivia master. Your knowledge knows no bounds!

Boxing Quiz Answers: The Full Answer Key

Every question in this boxing quiz with its correct answer, in the order the questions appear above. Check your score against the table, or use the list as a set of boxing trivia questions and answers for a quiz night of your own.

#	Question	Answer
1	Who is often referred to as "The Greatest" in boxing history?	B) Muhammad Ali
2	What weight class is immediately below heavyweight in professional boxing?	C) Cruiserweight
3	Which boxing match was dubbed "The Fight of the Century"?	B) Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali
4	Who was considered the youngest heavyweight champion in history?	C) Mike Tyson
5	Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in boxing?	B) Julio Cesar Chavez
6	The sport of boxing originated in which ancient civilization?	B) Greece
7	Who is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time?	C) Sugar Ray Robinson
8	Which actor portrayed Rocky Balboa in the movie series "Rocky"?	A) Sylvester Stallone
9	The famous boxer Manny Pacquiao hails from which country?	B) Philippines
10	Which boxer bit Evander Holyfield's ear in the 1997 bout known as the Bite Fight?	B) Mike Tyson
11	How many rounds are there in a typical championship title fight?	B) 12
12	Which of the four major sanctioning bodies in boxing is the oldest?	A) World Boxing Association (WBA)
13	Who was the first fighter to hold all four major world titles simultaneously?	A) Bernard Hopkins
14	In which city is the International Boxing Hall of Fame located?	C) Canastota
15	Which Mexican fighter is known as the "Golden Boy"?	C) Oscar De La Hoya
16	Which American boxer was known as the Motor City Cobra?	B) Thomas Hearns
17	Which famous British heavyweight is known for his fights against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis?	A) Frank Bruno
18	Which famous trainer was involved in the careers of boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard?	A) Angelo Dundee
19	What is the term for a victory achieved when the referee stops the fight?	B) Technical Knockout (TKO)
20	How long is a single round in a professional boxing match?	B) Three minutes
21	Which boxer became the first fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions?	C) Manny Pacquiao
22	Who is the only boxer to defeat Rocky Marciano?	C) No one, he retired undefeated
23	Which boxing division has a weight limit of 140 lbs (63.5 kg)?	C) Super Lightweight (Junior Welterweight)
24	Who was the oldest boxer to win a world title?	B) Bernard Hopkins
25	Who directed the boxing movie classic "Raging Bull"?	A) Martin Scorsese
26	Which trainer runs the Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles and worked with Manny Pacquiao?	C) Freddie Roach
27	What is the definition of a "Southpaw" in boxing?	A) A boxer who leads with their right hand and foot
28	What is the name of the straight punch thrown with the lead hand?	C) Jab
29	Which famous boxing promoter was known for his catchphrase "Only in America"?	B) Don King
30	Which former heavyweight champion starred in the film "The Hangover" as himself?	C) Mike Tyson
31	Which boxing legend was nicknamed "Big George"?	A) George Foreman
32	What does the acronym "IBF" stand for in boxing organizations?	A) International Boxing Federation
33	Which boxing film won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1977?	B) Rocky

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FAQ

How many questions are in this boxing quiz?

There are 33. Every question offers three options, and the correct one is hidden behind the reveal button below it.

Where can I read the boxing trivia questions and answers together?

The answer key below the scoring table lists all 33 questions with the correct answer beside each, in the same order as above.

Are these boxing quiz questions hard?

They are mixed. Nicknames, films and the biggest names are straightforward. The questions on sanctioning bodies, weight limits and trainers are where casual fans start losing points.

Can I use these questions for a boxing pub quiz?

Yes. Read the question and the three options out loud, collect the letters, then work through the answer key and count up. The 33 questions split neatly into three rounds of eleven.

Is there a boxing quiz for kids?

The early questions on famous fighters, films and basic rules suit younger players. The organisation and weight class questions are aimed at adults.

What is a good score on this boxing quiz?

More than half is solid. The scoring table turns your total into a rank, from Rookie Fighter at the bottom to Boxing Champion at the top.

What are some good trivia questions about boxing?

The ones with a single documented answer work best: who was the youngest heavyweight champion, which weight class sits below heavyweight, what IBF stands for. All three are in the quiz above.