Boxing Challenge: Would You Pass?
Can You Answer These Simple Questions About Boxing?
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Which boxer was the first to defeat Sirimongkol Singwangcha?
- A.
Cory Spinks
- B.
Edwin Casano
- C.
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi
- D.
Ric Ramirez
Correct Answer
C. Joichiro TatsuyoshiExplanation
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi was the first boxer to defeat Sirimongkol Singwangcha.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why didn't Roy Jones win a gold medal in boxing at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games?
- A.
He Was Knocked Out
- B.
He Assaulted A Ref
- C.
Controversial Decision
- D.
He Had The Flu
Correct Answer
C. Controversial DecisionExplanation
Roy Jones did not win a gold medal in boxing at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games due to a controversial decision. This suggests that the judges' decision regarding the winner of the match was disputed or deemed unfair by many. It implies that there might have been disagreement or controversy surrounding the judgment of the match, which ultimately affected the outcome and prevented Jones from winning the gold medal.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why did Juan Luzcano lose his ninth professional fight, after winning the first eight?
- A.
Broke His Hand Early In The Fight
- B.
Didn't Show Up For The Bout
- C.
Underestimated His Opponent
- D.
His Dad Died Right Before The Fight
Correct Answer
A. Broke His Hand Early In The FightExplanation
Juan Luzcano lost his ninth professional fight because he broke his hand early in the fight. This injury likely affected his ability to effectively punch and defend himself, putting him at a significant disadvantage against his opponent. Despite winning his previous eight fights, the broken hand hindered his performance and ultimately resulted in his defeat.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which company promoted the May 5, 2007 De La Hoya-Mayweather boxing match?
- A.
Lewis Promotions
- B.
King Promotions
- C.
Pretty Boy Promotions
- D.
Golden Boy Promotions
Correct Answer
D. Golden Boy PromotionsExplanation
Golden Boy Promotions promoted the May 5, 2007 De La Hoya-Mayweather boxing match.Rate this question:
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- 5.
On which date in 2009 did Floyd Mayweather, Jr. take on Juan Manuel Marquez?
- A.
June 16th
- B.
September 19th
- C.
August 17th
- D.
July 18th
Correct Answer
B. September 19thExplanation
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. took on Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19th in 2009.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Who was the only American to win a medal at the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships?
- A.
Tim Austin
- B.
Frankie Gomez
- C.
Karl Dargan
- D.
Malik Scott
Correct Answer
B. Frankie GomezExplanation
Frankie Gomez was the only American to win a medal at the 2009 World Amateur Boxing Championships. This means that out of the four options given, Gomez was the only one who achieved this feat.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which opponent did Toshiaki Nishioka defeat in 2009 to win a Super Bantamweight Championship?
- A.
Jose Alonso
- B.
Rendall Monroe
- C.
Genaro Garcia
- D.
Hugo Vargas
Correct Answer
C. Genaro GarciaExplanation
Toshiaki Nishioka defeated Genaro Garcia in 2009 to win a Super Bantamweight Championship.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which of the following 2009 boxing matches did not end in a knockout?
- A.
Mike Alvarez vs. Emmanuel Clottey
- B.
Tomas Rojas vs. Evans Mbamba
- C.
Antonio Pitalua vs. Jose Reyes
- D.
Brian Viloria vs. Ulises Solis
Correct Answer
B. Tomas Rojas vs. Evans MbambaExplanation
Out of the given boxing matches in 2009, the only match that did not end in a knockout was the one between Tomas Rojas and Evans Mbamba.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which country won the most medals at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships?
- A.
China
- B.
India
- C.
Thailand
- D.
Japan
Correct Answer
A. ChinaExplanation
China won the most medals at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.Rate this question:
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- 10.
In which round did Hozumi Hasegawa knock out Vusi Malinga in their 2009 fight?
- A.
10th
- B.
1st
- C.
9th
- D.
2nd
Correct Answer
B. 1stExplanation
Hozumi Hasegawa knocked out Vusi Malinga in the 1st round of their 2009 fight.Rate this question:
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- 11.
In 2009, Israel Vazquez took a break from fighting Rafael Marquez to face which opponent?
- A.
Jhonny Gonzalez
- B.
Angel Priolo
- C.
Oscar Larios
- D.
Ivan Hernandez
Correct Answer
B. Angel PrioloExplanation
Israel Vazquez took a break from fighting Rafael Marquez in 2009 to face Angel Priolo as his opponent.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, a native of which country, won an Interim WBC Flyweight title in 2009?
- A.
Thailand
- B.
Malaysia
- C.
Burma
- D.
Vietnam
Correct Answer
A. ThailandExplanation
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, a native of Thailand, won an Interim WBC Flyweight title in 2009.Rate this question:
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- 13.
"Ring" Magazine's 2010 Junior Middleweight Fight of the Year involved which of the following fighters?
- A.
Ricky Burns
- B.
Abner Mares
- C.
Jose Pinzon
- D.
Brian Vera
Correct Answer
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- 14.
Mohammad Ghossoun, a native of which country, won a gold medal in boxing at the 2010 Asian Games?
- A.
Jordan
- B.
Iran
- C.
Saudi Arabia
- D.
Syria
Correct Answer
D. SyriaExplanation
Mohammad Ghossoun, a native of Syria, won a gold medal in boxing at the 2010 Asian Games.Rate this question:
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- 15.
How many rounds did it take for Juan Manuel Lopez to knock out Bernabe Concepcion in 2010?
- A.
4
- B.
8
- C.
2
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 2Explanation
Juan Manuel Lopez knocked out Bernabe Concepcion in 2 rounds in 2010.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Which country won three gold medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics?
- A.
Cuba
- B.
Lithuania
- C.
Australia
- D.
Ireland
Correct Answer
A. CubaExplanation
Cuba won three gold medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Boxer BJ Flores suffered his first professional loss against which opponent in 2010?
- A.
Danny Green
- B.
Stipe Drews
- C.
Otis Griffin
- D.
Paul Briggs
Correct Answer
A. Danny GreenExplanation
In 2010, Boxer BJ Flores experienced his first professional loss against Danny Green.Rate this question:
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- 18.
In which country was the 2010 fight between Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch held?
- A.
Belgium
- B.
The Netherlands
- C.
Germany
- D.
Denmark
Correct Answer
D. DenmarkExplanation
The correct answer is Denmark. The 2010 fight between Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch took place in Denmark.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Which Canadian took home a gold medal in women's boxing at the 2011 Pan American Games?
- A.
Mary Spencer
- B.
Kara Ro
- C.
Sandra Bizier
- D.
Diana Dutra
Correct Answer
A. Mary SpencerExplanation
Mary Spencer is the correct answer because she won a gold medal in women's boxing at the 2011 Pan American Games. The other options, Kara Ro, Sandra Bizier, and Diana Dutra, did not win gold medals in women's boxing at that event.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Marco Antonio Rubio pulled off a major upset in 2011 by defeating which prospect?
- A.
Matt Vanda
- B.
Wilson Santana
- C.
Samuel Miller
- D.
David Lemieux
Correct Answer
D. David LemieuxExplanation
Marco Antonio Rubio pulled off a major upset in 2011 by defeating David Lemieux. This victory was unexpected because David Lemieux was considered a promising prospect at the time. Rubio's win against Lemieux was a significant accomplishment in his career and showcased his skills and determination in the boxing ring.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which of the following fighters was on the Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah undercard in 2011?
- A.
Jhonny Gonzalez
- B.
John Duddy
- C.
James Kirkland
- D.
Emmanuel Augustus
Correct Answer
C. James KirklandExplanation
James Kirkland was on the Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah undercard in 2011.Rate this question:
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- 22.
In which round did Floyd Mayweather, Jr. knock out Victor Ortiz in their 2011 duel?
- A.
2nd
- B.
8th
- C.
6th
- D.
4th
Correct Answer
D. 4thExplanation
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. knocked out Victor Ortiz in the 4th round of their 2011 duel.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which fighter's bout with Andre Berto ended prematurely when his right eye closed up?
- A.
Victor Ortiz
- B.
Dejan Zevac
- C.
Juan Urango
- D.
Carlos Quintana
Correct Answer
B. Dejan ZevacExplanation
Dejan Zevac's bout with Andre Berto ended prematurely when his right eye closed up. This suggests that Zevac sustained an injury or received a blow to his eye during the fight, causing it to swell and impair his vision. As a result, the fight was stopped early for his safety and to prevent further damage to his eye.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Which tagline was used for a 2011 fight between Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk?
- A.
The Threat is Real
- B.
No More Talking
- C.
Fire and Ice
- D.
Showdown
Correct Answer
A. The Threat is RealExplanation
The tagline "The Threat is Real" was used for the 2011 fight between Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk. This tagline suggests that both fighters are formidable opponents and poses a real threat to each other. It conveys the intensity and seriousness of the fight, emphasizing the high stakes and potential danger involved.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Which was the only country to surpass 5 medals at the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships?
- A.
Russia
- B.
United Kingdom
- C.
Germany
- D.
Ukraine
Correct Answer
A. RussiaExplanation
Russia was the only country to surpass 5 medals at the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships. This suggests that Russia performed exceptionally well in the tournament, outperforming other countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Which boxer defeated Ricky Hatton's brother Matthew in a 2011 fight?
- A.
Saul Alvarez
- B.
Yuriy Nuzhnenko
- C.
Lovemore N'dou
- D.
Mikheil Khutsishvili
Correct Answer
A. Saul AlvarezExplanation
Saul Alvarez defeated Ricky Hatton's brother Matthew in a 2011 fight.Rate this question:
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- 27.
The women's boxing event at the 2012 Summer Olympics was divided into how many weight divisions?
- A.
4
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The women's boxing event at the 2012 Summer Olympics was divided into 3 weight divisions.Rate this question:
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- 28.
In which country did Wladimir Klitschko defend his Heavyweight belt against Tony Thompson in 2012?
- A.
Latvia
- B.
Austria
- C.
Switzerland
- D.
Croatia
Correct Answer
C. SwitzerlandExplanation
In 2012, Wladimir Klitschko defended his Heavyweight belt against Tony Thompson in Switzerland.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Danny Garcia won the Light Welterweight title for which sanctioning body in 2012?
- A.
IBF
- B.
WBC
- C.
WBA
- D.
WBO
Correct Answer
B. WBCExplanation
Danny Garcia won the Light Welterweight title for the WBC sanctioning body in 2012.Rate this question:
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- 30.
In which round did Orlando Salido knock out Juan Manuel Lopez in their 2012 fight?
- A.
8th
- B.
6th
- C.
10th
- D.
4th
Correct Answer
C. 10thExplanation
In their 2012 fight, Orlando Salido knocked out Juan Manuel Lopez in the 10th round.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Who became British Super Bantamweight Champion in 2011 with a victory over Jason Booth?
- A.
Andrey Kostin
- B.
Scott Quigg
- C.
Rendall Munroe
- D.
Sumalia Badu
Correct Answer
B. Scott QuiggExplanation
Scott Quigg became the British Super Bantamweight Champion in 2011 by defeating Jason Booth.Rate this question:
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- 32.
In April of 2012, Koki Kameda won his fight against Nouldy Manakane in which Japanese city?
- A.
Tokyo
- B.
Hiroshima
- C.
Nagano
- D.
Yokohama
Correct Answer
D. YokohamaExplanation
Koki Kameda won his fight against Nouldy Manakane in Yokohama.Rate this question:
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- 33.
In which US city did Adrien Broner defend his Super Featherweight title against Perez in 2012?
- A.
St. Louis
- B.
Portland
- C.
Dallas
- D.
Atlantic City
Correct Answer
A. St. LouisExplanation
Adrien Broner defended his Super Featherweight title against Perez in St. Louis in 2012.Rate this question:
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- 34.
How many American boxers qualified for the Olympics through the 2012 Regional Qualifiers?
- A.
6
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
7
Correct Answer
A. 6Explanation
Six American boxers qualified for the Olympics through the 2012 Regional Qualifiers.Rate this question:
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