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1. Which of the following former world champion boxers has James Toney beaten?

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James Toney has beaten Evander Holyfield, who is a former world champion boxer. There is no information provided about Toney defeating any of the other boxers listed (George Foreman, Mike Tyson, or Muhammed Ali), so they are not the correct answer.

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Test your knowledge with 'Are you a true boxing genius? ' quiz, assessing your understanding of boxers' records, nationalities, and personal details. This quiz is ideal for boxing... see moreenthusiasts and learners interested in sports history. see less

2. Arturo Gatti went up in weight to meet what Welterweight in his only fight of 2001?

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Arturo Gatti went up in weight to meet Oscar De La Hoya in his only fight of 2001.

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3. What nationality is middleweight boxer Edison Miranda?

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Edison Miranda is Colombian because he is a middleweight boxer from Colombia.

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4. In which Mexican city did Erik Morales grow up?

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Erik Morales grew up in Tijuana, which is a Mexican city.

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5. Who defeated Manny Pacquiao for the IBF junior featherweight title?

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The correct answer is "He Vacated It." This means that Manny Pacquiao did not lose the IBF junior featherweight title in a match, but instead chose to give it up voluntarily.

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6. What was welterweight boxer Ike Quartey's nickname?

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Ike Quartey's nickname was Bazooka because it was a reference to his powerful punches and explosive style in the boxing ring. The nickname "Bazooka" implies that Quartey had a strong and devastating punch, similar to the impact of a bazooka weapon. This nickname highlights Quartey's strength and aggressiveness as a welterweight boxer.

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7. Who did Markus Beyer lose the super middleweight title to in October, 2006?

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Markus Beyer lost the super middleweight title to Mikkel Kessler in October 2006.

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8. Yovanni Lorenzo boxed for which country in the 2000 Olympics?

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Yovanni Lorenzo boxed for the Dominican Republic in the 2000 Olympics.

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9. Boxer James Toney played what position in high-school football?

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In high-school football, James Toney played the position of quarterback. This position is responsible for leading the offense and making strategic decisions during gameplay. The quarterback typically receives the snap from the center and either passes the ball to a receiver or hands it off to a running back. As the quarterback, Toney would have been in a crucial leadership role, directing the team's offensive plays and orchestrating the team's overall strategy on the field.

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10. Who did Jose Luis Castillo defeat in 2000 to become the WBC Lightweight champion?

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Jose Luis Castillo defeated Stevie Johnston in 2000 to become the WBC Lightweight champion.

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11. What class did Floyd Mayweather Jr. compete in for his first pro boxing match?

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. competed in the Super Featherweight class for his first pro boxing match. This weight class typically has a limit of 130 pounds. Mayweather started his professional career in this weight class and later moved up to compete in higher weight classes such as Welterweight and Light Middleweight.

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12. Who did Jean Marc Mormeck face to unify the WBC and WBA cruiserweight titles?

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Jean Marc Mormeck faced Wayne Braithwaite to unify the WBC and WBA cruiserweight titles.

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13. Injin Chi first challenged for WBC Featherweight title against whom?

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Injin Chi first challenged for the WBC Featherweight title against Erik Morales.

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14. Who did Jean Marc Mormeck beat to claim the WBC Cruiserweight title in 2005?

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Jean Marc Mormeck beat Wayne Braithwaite to claim the WBC Cruiserweight title in 2005.

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15. During his amateur career, Edison Miranda fought 132 bouts and won how many?

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Edison Miranda fought a total of 132 bouts during his amateur career. Out of these fights, he emerged victorious in 128 of them.

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16. What is boxer Humberto Soto's full name?

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The correct answer is Armando Humberto Soto Ochoa. This is the correct full name of boxer Humberto Soto.

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17. Sinan Samil Sam suffered his first professional boxing defeat against which fighter?

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Sinan Samil Sam suffered his first professional boxing defeat against Juan Carlos Gomez.

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18. David Diaz won how many fights on points before his first KO victory?

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David Diaz won six fights on points before his first KO victory. This means that in his career, he had six fights where the outcome was determined by the judges' scorecards rather than a knockout. This suggests that Diaz was skilled in winning fights by outscoring his opponents rather than relying on knockout power.

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19. In which boxing ring did Jorge Linares make his USA debut?

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Jorge Linares made his USA debut in the Kissimmee Civic Center.

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20. In his first fight abroad, who did Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeat?

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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeated Gerardo Penaflor in his first fight abroad.

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21. In his 2006 NABF Light Heavyweight title fight, who did Chad Dawson beat?

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Chad Dawson beat Eric Harding in his 2006 NABF Light Heavyweight title fight.

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22. What boxing medal did Jermain Taylor win at the 2000 Olympic Games?

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Jermain Taylor won the bronze medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in boxing.

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23. Paul Williams made his ESPN debut with a 2nd-round knockout of what fighter?

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Paul Williams made his ESPN debut by defeating Sergio Rios with a 2nd-round knockout.

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24. How many of his four fights in 2004 did cruiserweight David Haye win by TKO?

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In 2004, David Haye won two of his four fights by TKO. This means that in two of his fights, he was able to knock out his opponents and secure a victory.

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25. Donnell Holmes' amateur record is 73-13; how many of his wins came by knockout?

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Donnell Holmes' amateur record is 73-13, which means he has a total of 73 wins. The question asks how many of his wins came by knockout. The correct answer is 64, indicating that out of his 73 wins, 64 of them were achieved by knockout.

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26. What did boxer Erik Morales' father do for a living when Erik was a boy?

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Erik Morales' father owned a gym when Erik was a boy. This suggests that Erik grew up in an environment surrounded by boxing and athletic training. It is possible that his father's ownership of the gym played a significant role in Erik's interest and eventual success in the sport of boxing.

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27. Who did Joel Casamayor beat to gain the WBA Super Featherweight title in 2000?

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Joel Casamayor defeated Jong-Kwon Baek to win the WBA Super Featherweight title in 2000.

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28. In January 2007, Khoren Gevorgyan was ranked #1 in which boxing rankings?

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Khoren Gevorgyan was ranked #1 in the WBO Middleweight boxing rankings in January 2007.

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29. Who did Lamon Brewster lose his WBO Heavyweight title to on April 1, 2006?

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Lamon Brewster lost his WBO Heavyweight title to Sergei Liakhovich on April 1, 2006.

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30. Who did Mario Santiago defeat to claim the WBC CABOFE featherweight title in 2006?

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Mario Santiago defeated Lenny DeVictoria to claim the WBC CABOFE featherweight title in 2006.

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Which of the following former world champion boxers has James Toney...
Arturo Gatti went up in weight to meet what Welterweight in his only...
What nationality is middleweight boxer Edison Miranda?
In which Mexican city did Erik Morales grow up?
Who defeated Manny Pacquiao for the IBF junior featherweight title?
What was welterweight boxer Ike Quartey's nickname?
Who did Markus Beyer lose the super middleweight title to in October,...
Yovanni Lorenzo boxed for which country in the 2000 Olympics?
Boxer James Toney played what position in high-school football?
Who did Jose Luis Castillo defeat in 2000 to become the WBC...
What class did Floyd Mayweather Jr. compete in for his first pro...
Who did Jean Marc Mormeck face to unify the WBC and WBA cruiserweight...
Injin Chi first challenged for WBC Featherweight title against whom?
Who did Jean Marc Mormeck beat to claim the WBC Cruiserweight title in...
During his amateur career, Edison Miranda fought 132 bouts and won how...
What is boxer Humberto Soto's full name?
Sinan Samil Sam suffered his first professional boxing defeat against...
David Diaz won how many fights on points before his first KO victory?
In which boxing ring did Jorge Linares make his USA debut?
In his first fight abroad, who did Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeat?
In his 2006 NABF Light Heavyweight title fight, who did Chad Dawson...
What boxing medal did Jermain Taylor win at the 2000 Olympic Games?
Paul Williams made his ESPN debut with a 2nd-round knockout of what...
How many of his four fights in 2004 did cruiserweight David Haye win...
Donnell Holmes' amateur record is 73-13; how many of his wins came by...
What did boxer Erik Morales' father do for a living when Erik was a...
Who did Joel Casamayor beat to gain the WBA Super Featherweight title...
In January 2007, Khoren Gevorgyan was ranked #1 in which boxing...
Who did Lamon Brewster lose his WBO Heavyweight title to on April 1,...
Who did Mario Santiago defeat to claim the WBC CABOFE featherweight...
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