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    What is boxer Giacobbe Fragomeni known for having a lot of on his body?

    • Freckles
    • Scars
    • Tattoos
    • Pimples
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Boxing is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves, throw punches at each other for a predetermined amount of time in a boxing ring. When you think of boxing you will most definitely think of Mohammed Ali who was one of the greatest. Can you pass this boxing quiz/ take it and find out.

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  • 2. 

    Samuel Peter was born in which African nation?

    • Mali

    • Cote D'Ivoire

    • Nigeria

    • Ghana

    Correct Answer
    A. Nigeria
    Explanation
    Samuel Peter was born in Nigeria.

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  • 3. 

    What real estate partnership did boxer Oscar De La Hoya form with a land developer?

    • Olympic Real Estate

    • Gold Medal Investments

    • Golden Boy Partners

    • Hand In Glove

    Correct Answer
    A. Golden Boy Partners
    Explanation
    Oscar De La Hoya, the boxer, formed a real estate partnership called Golden Boy Partners with a land developer.

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  • 4. 

    How tall is boxer Alexander Dimitrenko?

    • 6'2"

    • 6'7"

    • 7'0"

    • 6'4"

    Correct Answer
    A. 6'7"
    Explanation
    Alexander Dimitrenko is 6'7" tall.

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  • 5. 

    Italian Cruiserweight Giacobbe Fragomeni suffered his first lost to which opponent?

    • David Haye

    • Daniel Bispo

    • Alessandro Guni

    • Manfred Kong

    Correct Answer
    A. David Haye
    Explanation
    Giacobbe Fragomeni suffered his first loss to David Haye.

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  • 6. 

    In his second non-Canadian fight, Herman Ngoudjo lost to what Mexican boxer?

    • Arturo Morua

    • Miguel Angel Huerta

    • Jose Louis Castillo

    • Juan Carlos Rodriguez

    Correct Answer
    A. Jose Louis Castillo
    Explanation
    Herman Ngoudjo lost to Jose Louis Castillo in his second non-Canadian fight.

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  • 7. 

    Where did Julio Gonzalez's title bout with Dariusz Michalczewski take place?

    • New York, New York

    • Hamburg, Germany

    • Las Vegas, Nevada

    • Los Angeles, California

    Correct Answer
    A. Hamburg, Germany
    Explanation
    Julio Gonzalez's title bout with Dariusz Michalczewski took place in Hamburg, Germany.

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  • 8. 

    Which fighter was responsible for Vernon Forrest's first professional loss?

    • Ricardo Mayorga

    • Michele Piccirillo

    • Shane Mosley

    • James Toney

    Correct Answer
    A. Ricardo Mayorga
    Explanation
    Ricardo Mayorga was responsible for Vernon Forrest's first professional loss. Mayorga was known for his aggressive and unpredictable fighting style, which posed a challenge for Forrest. Mayorga's relentless attacks and powerful punches eventually overwhelmed Forrest, leading to his defeat. This loss marked a significant moment in Forrest's career and showcased Mayorga's skill and determination in the ring.

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  • 9. 

    What is Oliver McCall's nickname?

    • The Charging Vigilante

    • The Lightning Bolt

    • The Rabid Boxer

    • The Atomic Bull

    Correct Answer
    A. The Atomic Bull
    Explanation
    Oliver McCall's nickname is "The Atomic Bull" because it reflects his powerful and explosive boxing style. The term "atomic" suggests immense strength and force, while "bull" symbolizes his aggressive and relentless approach in the ring. This nickname captures McCall's reputation as a formidable and formidable boxer, known for his knockout power and relentless pursuit of victory.

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  • 10. 

    What profession did boxer Marco Antonio Barrera study to be in college?

    • Teacher

    • Lawyer

    • Doctor

    • Engineer

    Correct Answer
    A. Lawyer
    Explanation
    Marco Antonio Barrera studied to be a lawyer in college.

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  • 11. 

    Who did Junior Witter defeat in 2006 to win the WBC world light-welterweight crown?

    • Salvatore Battaglia

    • Arturo Morua

    • DeMarcus Corley

    • Zab Judah

    Correct Answer
    A. DeMarcus Corley
    Explanation
    Junior Witter defeated DeMarcus Corley in 2006 to win the WBC world light-welterweight crown.

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  • 12. 

    What fighter won the WBA Welterweight title on April 2, 2005?

    • Jose Antonio Rivera

    • Carlos Baldomir

    • Luis Collazo

    • Ricky Hatton

    Correct Answer
    A. Luis Collazo
    Explanation
    Luis Collazo won the WBA Welterweight title on April 2, 2005.

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  • 13. 

    Who did Mikkel Kessler defeat to win the WBA Super Middleweight title in 2004?

    • Jeff Lacy

    • Manny Siaca

    • Mads Larsen

    • Joe Calzaghe

    Correct Answer
    A. Manny Siaca
    Explanation
    Mikkel Kessler defeated Manny Siaca to win the WBA Super Middleweight title in 2004.

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  • 14. 

    What nickname does boxer Joel Casamayor go by?

    • El Leon

    • El Guardian

    • El Cepillo

    • El Toalla

    Correct Answer
    A. El Cepillo
    Explanation
    Joel Casamayor goes by the nickname "El Cepillo".

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  • 15. 

    As an amateur Giovanni Lorenzo fought over 200 bouts, and made the second round in which Olympic Games?

    • 1996

    • 1994

    • 2004

    • 2000

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    Giovanni Lorenzo, as an amateur, participated in over 200 bouts. The question asks in which Olympic Games he made it to the second round. Since the question does not provide any information about the specific year, we can conclude that the answer is 2000, as it is the only option that matches the given information.

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  • 16. 

    What was Antonio Pitalua's WBC Lightweight rank in January 2007?

    • Thirteenth

    • First

    • Tenth

    • Fourth

    Correct Answer
    A. Fourth
    Explanation
    Antonio Pitalua's WBC Lightweight rank in January 2007 was fourth.

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  • 17. 

    When did Felix Sturm win the Light Middleweight Championship?

    • 2000

    • 2001

    • 2004

    • 1998

    Correct Answer
    A. 2000
    Explanation
    Felix Sturm won the Light Middleweight Championship in the year 2000.

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  • 18. 

    Who did Vladimir Virchis beat for the 2004 IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight title?

    • Ruslan Chagaev

    • Valeriy Klimenko

    • Taras Bidenko

    • Balu Sauer

    Correct Answer
    A. Balu Sauer
    Explanation
    Vladimir Virchis beat Balu Sauer for the 2004 IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight title.

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  • 19. 

    What is boxer Tony Thompson's middle name?

    • Maurice

    • Tyrone

    • Scott

    • James

    Correct Answer
    A. Tyrone
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Tyrone because Tony Thompson's middle name is Tyrone.

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  • 20. 

    Alexander Dimitrenko began his career on December 8, 2001 by scoring a 4th-round TKO against this opponent?

    • Chris Koval

    • Andreas Sidon

    • Ross Puritty

    • Marcus Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Marcus Johnson
    Explanation
    Alexander Dimitrenko began his career on December 8, 2001 by scoring a 4th-round TKO against Marcus Johnson.

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  • 21. 

    How many fights did boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. have in 2004?

    • 9

    • 12

    • 11

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
    Explanation
    In 2004, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. had a total of 11 fights.

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  • 22. 

    What did Yoel Judah accidentally call Carlos Baldomir after his fight with Zab Judah?

    • Carlos Balthazar

    • Carlos Balthomir

    • Carlos Vladimir

    • Carlos Baldozar

    Correct Answer
    A. Carlos Baldozar
    Explanation
    Yoel Judah accidentally called Carlos Baldomir Carlos Baldozar after his fight with Zab Judah.

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  • 23. 

    In which state was Chad Dawson born?

    • Florida

    • North Carolina

    • South Carolina

    • Georgia

    Correct Answer
    A. South Carolina
    Explanation
    Chad Dawson was born in South Carolina.

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  • 24. 

    In January of 2007, what was Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo's ranking?

    • 11

    • 9

    • 7

    • 6

    Correct Answer
    A. 11
    Explanation
    In January of 2007, Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo was ranked 11th.

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  • 25. 

    Of boxer Denis Inkin's 29 wins by February 2007, how many of them were by KO?

    • 28

    • 25

    • 22

    • 19

    Correct Answer
    A. 22
    Explanation
    Denis Inkin had a total of 29 wins by February 2007. Out of these wins, 22 of them were by KO (knockout). This means that in 22 of his victories, Inkin successfully knocked out his opponent, resulting in an automatic win for him.

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  • 26. 

    What is boxer Rico Hoye's nationality?

    • Panamanian

    • Mexican

    • American

    • Canadian

    Correct Answer
    A. American
    Explanation
    Rico Hoye's nationality is American.

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  • 27. 

    Before his first title shot, how many of "Winky" Wright's fights had gone 8+ rounds?

    • 0

    • 5

    • 15

    • 10

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    "Winky" Wright had not gone 8+ rounds in any of his fights before his first title shot.

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  • 28. 

    How many fights did boxer Arturo Gatti have in 1996?

    • 3

    • 5

    • 4

    • 2

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    The question is asking for the number of fights boxer Arturo Gatti had in 1996. The correct answer is 2.

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  • 29. 

    In 2006, Julio Cesar Garcia defeated Alfonso Sanchez to capture the IBO Americas Title in what weight class?

    • Middleweight

    • Light Heavyweight

    • Featherweight

    • Welterweight

    Correct Answer
    A. Welterweight
    Explanation
    Julio Cesar Garcia defeated Alfonso Sanchez to capture the IBO Americas Title in the Welterweight weight class.

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  • 30. 

    In what country was Sinan Samil Sam born?

    • Turkey

    • France

    • Egypt

    • Germany

    Correct Answer
    A. Germany
    Explanation
    Sinan Samil Sam was born in Germany.

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