Boxing Knowledge With This Awesome Quiz

30 Questions | By Thames | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 3083

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There have been many famous boxers in the past and one that stands out most is Mohammad Ali and Sugar Ray. Muhammad lost only one fight by knockout throughout his career. Just how much do you know about boxing? Test your boxing knowledge with this awesome quiz and have some fun.

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1.

Who was the great middleweight boxer nicknamed "Marvelous"?
- A.
  
  Milt Hinton
- B.
  
  Marvin Hagler
- C.
  
  Leon Spinks
- D.
  
  Sugar Ray Leonard
2.

What heavyweight fighter followed Joe Louis as champ?
- A.
  
  Jack Dempsey
- B.
  
  Ezzard Charles
- C.
  
  Tommy "Hurricane" Jackson
- D.
  
  Joe Walcott
3.

What happened In the Louis/Schmeling rematch?
- A.
  
  Joe Won In The 8th
- B.
  
  Louis Annihilated The German
- C.
  
  Louis Lost
- D.
  
  There Wasn't A Rematch
4.

When Joe Louis came back from retirement against Rocky Marciano who won?
- A.
  
  Joe Whipped Him
- B.
  
  They Never Fought
- C.
  
  They Fought To A Draw
- D.
  
  Rocky Marciano
5.

Which boxer was known as "Will O' the Wisp"?
- A.
  
  Willie Pep
- B.
  
  Wilfredo Benitez
- C.
  
  William Bennett
- D.
  
  William Westover
6.

Part folk hero, part real man, who is thought of as America's first sports hero?
- A.
  
  John L. Sullivan
- B.
  
  Jim Thorpe
- C.
  
  Jim Brown
- D.
  
  Jimmy Johnson
7.

Which boxing fighter only lost once in his first 123 bouts?
- A.
  
  Sugar Ray Robinson
- B.
  
  Marvin Hagler
- C.
  
  Jack Dempsey
- D.
  
  Julio Cesar Chavez
8.

Who did Ali beat in the "Rumble in the Jungle"?
- A.
  
  Ken Norton
- B.
  
  Joe Frazier
- C.
  
  George Foreman
- D.
  
  Larry Holmes
9.

When did Jack Johnson became champion?
- A.
  
  1898
- B.
  
  1921
- C.
  
  1913
- D.
  
  1908
10.

How old was Cassius Clay when he first fought Sonny Liston in Miami Beach?
- A.
  
  22
- B.
  
  21
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  19
11.

Who did Larry Holmes twice lose to in decisions?
- A.
  
  Riddick Bowe
- B.
  
  Mike Tyson
- C.
  
  Evander Holyfield
- D.
  
  Michael Spinks
12.

Which boxer's real name is Arnold Cream?
- A.
  
  Joe Walcott
- B.
  
  Ken Norton
- C.
  
  Jerry Quarry
- D.
  
  Joe Louis
13.

In the famous "No Mas" fight who was Roberto Duran up against?
- A.
  
  Sugar Ray Leonard
- B.
  
  Aaron Pryor
- C.
  
  Marvin Hagler
- D.
  
  Thomas Hearns
14.

What was the title character's name in "Requiem for a Heavyweight"?
- A.
  
  "Mad" Mountain Dean
- B.
  
  "Mad Dog" Kelly
- C.
  
  Mitch Lacey
- D.
  
  Mountain Rivera
15.

What famous boxer got in a bad car accident?
- A.
  
  Rocky Marciano
- B.
  
  Ken Norton
- C.
  
  Mike Tyson
- D.
  
  Joe Frazier
16.

Who was one of Canada's best known or most famous heavyweight boxer?
- A.
  
  George Chuvalo
- B.
  
  Ken Norton
- C.
  
  Jack Dempsey
- D.
  
  Muhammad Ali
17.

What fighter had more professional fight knockouts than anyone in history?
- A.
  
  George Foreman
- B.
  
  Sugar Ray Robinson
- C.
  
  Archie Moore
- D.
  
  Rocky Marciano
18.

Which of the following boxers never faced Sugar Ray Leonard?
- A.
  
  "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler
- B.
  
  Floyd Mayweather, Sr.
- C.
  
  Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor
- D.
  
  Terry Norris
19.

Which heavyweight champion starred in the film "Mandingo"?
- A.
  
  Joe Frazier
- B.
  
  George Foreman
- C.
  
  Larry Holmes
- D.
  
  Ken Norton
20.

In what year was Cassius Clay born?
- A.
  
  1944
- B.
  
  1941
- C.
  
  1954
- D.
  
  1942
21.

Out of the two fights Ezzard Charles and Rocky Marciano had, what was the end result?
- A.
  
  Charles Won Both Times
- B.
  
  Rocky Won Both Times
- C.
  
  They Split
- D.
  
  They Never Fought
22.

Which heavyweight boxing champion retired undefeated?
- A.
  
  Jersey Joe Walcott
- B.
  
  George Foreman
- C.
  
  Rocky Marciano
- D.
  
  Sugar Ray Robinson
23.

Who was boxer Gerald McClellan's opponent during his collapse on February 25, 1995?
- A.
  
  Nigel Benn
- B.
  
  Thulane Sugar Boy Malinga
- C.
  
  Roy Jones Jr.
- D.
  
  Vinnie Pazienza
24.

Who was the first light heavyweight boxing champion to win the heavyweight crown?
- A.
  
  Michael Spinks
- B.
  
  Archie Moore
- C.
  
  Evander Holyfield
- D.
  
  Bob Foster
25.

Name the boxer that had the shortest reach of these fighters?
- A.
  
  Joe Frazier
- B.
  
  Rocky Marciano
- C.
  
  Joe Louis
- D.
  
  Floyd Patterson