Boxing Challenge: Would You Pass?

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.

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.

Golden Boy Promotions promoted the May 5, 2007 De La Hoya-Mayweather boxing match.

Danny Garcia won the Light Welterweight title for the WBC sanctioning body in 2012.

Cuba won three gold medals at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics.

Juan Manuel Lopez knocked out Bernabe Concepcion in 2 rounds in 2010.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. took on Juan Manuel Marquez on September 19th in 2009.

Saul Alvarez defeated Ricky Hatton's brother Matthew in a 2011 fight.

In their 2012 fight, Orlando Salido knocked out Juan Manuel Lopez in the 10th round.

Scott Quigg became the British Super Bantamweight Champion in 2011 by defeating Jason Booth.

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.

Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, a native of Thailand, won an Interim WBC Flyweight title in 2009.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. knocked out Victor Ortiz in the 4th round of their 2011 duel.

Mohammad Ghossoun, a native of Syria, won a gold medal in boxing at the 2010 Asian Games.

The correct answer is Denmark. The 2010 fight between Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch took place in Denmark.

China won the most medals at the 2009 Asian Amateur Boxing Championships.

Hozumi Hasegawa knocked out Vusi Malinga in the 1st round of their 2009 fight.

Joichiro Tatsuyoshi was the first boxer to defeat Sirimongkol Singwangcha.

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.

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.

In 2010, Boxer BJ Flores experienced his first professional loss against Danny Green.

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.

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.

The women's boxing event at the 2012 Summer Olympics was divided into 3 weight divisions.

Adrien Broner defended his Super Featherweight title against Perez in St. Louis in 2012.

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.

James Kirkland was on the Amir Khan vs. Zab Judah undercard in 2011.

In 2012, Wladimir Klitschko defended his Heavyweight belt against Tony Thompson in Switzerland.

Koki Kameda won his fight against Nouldy Manakane in Yokohama.

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Toshiaki Nishioka defeated Genaro Garcia in 2009 to win a Super Bantamweight Championship.

Six American boxers qualified for the Olympics through the 2012 Regional Qualifiers.

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.

Israel Vazquez took a break from fighting Rafael Marquez in 2009 to face Angel Priolo as his opponent.