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Table of Contents
- 1. Who is often referred to as “The Greatest” in boxing history?
- 2. What weight class is immediately below heavyweight in professional boxing?
- 3. Which boxing match was dubbed “The Fight of the Century”?
- 4. Who was considered the youngest heavyweight champion in history?
- 5. Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in boxing?
- 6. The sport of boxing originated in which ancient civilization?
- 7. Who is widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time?
- 8. Which actor portrayed Rocky Balboa in the movie series “Rocky”?
- 9. The famous boxer Manny Pacquiao hails from which country?
- 10. Which boxer was involved in the infamous “Bite Fight”?
- 11. How many rounds are there in a typical championship title fight?
- 12. What is the name of the organization that recognized the first heavyweight champion of the world?
- 13. Who was the first fighter to hold all four major world titles simultaneously?
- 14. In which city is the International Boxing Hall of Fame located?
- 15. Which Mexican fighter is known as the “Golden Boy”?
- 16. Who is nicknamed the “Hitman” in the world of boxing?
- 17. Which famous British heavyweight is known for his fights against Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis?
- 18. Which famous trainer was involved in the careers of boxing greats Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard?
- 19. What is the term for a victory achieved when the referee stops the fight?
- 20. Who is the current undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing?
- 21. Which boxer became the first fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions?
- 22. Who is the only boxer to defeat Rocky Marciano?
- 23. Which boxing division has a weight limit of 140 lbs (63.5 kg)?
- 24. Who was the oldest boxer to win a world title?
- 25. Who directed the boxing movie classic “Raging Bull”?
- 26. Which late boxing trainer was known for his work with Manny Pacquiao and his Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles?
- 27. What is the definition of a “Southpaw” in boxing?
- 28. What is the name of the 45-degree punch thrown with the lead hand in boxing?
- 29. Which famous boxing promoter was known for his catchphrase “Only in America”?
- 30. Which former heavyweight champion starred in the film “The Hangover” as himself?
- 31. Which boxing legend was nicknamed “Big George”?
- 32. What does the acronym “IBF” stand for in boxing organizations?
- 33. Which boxer starred alongside Tom Hardy in the movie “Warrior”?
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 was involved in the infamous “Bite Fight”?
- A) Evander Holyfield
- B) Mike Tyson
- C) Lennox Lewis
11. How many rounds are there in a typical championship title fight?
- A) 10
- B) 12
- C) 15
12. What is the name of the organization that recognized the first heavyweight champion of the world?
- A) World Boxing Association (WBA)
- B) World Boxing Organization (WBO)
- C) World Boxing Council (WBC)
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. Who is nicknamed the “Hitman” in the world of boxing?
- A) Ricky Hatton
- B) Thomas Hearns
- C) Joe Calzaghe
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. Who is the current undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing?
- A) Anthony Joshua
- B) Deontay Wilder
- C) Tyson Fury
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 late boxing trainer was known for his work with Manny Pacquiao and his Wild Card Boxing Club in Los Angeles?
- 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 45-degree punch thrown with the lead hand in boxing?
- 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 boxer starred alongside Tom Hardy in the movie “Warrior”?
- A) Andre Ward
- B) Gennady Golovkin
- C) Roy Jones Jr.
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! |
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