1.
What was the cause of the May 7, 2007 death of 29-year old boxer Diego "Chico" Corrales?
Correct Answer
D. Motorcycle Accident
Explanation
Diego "Chico" Corrales died on May 7, 2007, due to a motorcycle accident.
2.
Which Latin singer sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2007 De La Hoya-Mayweather bout?
Correct Answer
A. Marc Anthony
Explanation
Marc Anthony is the correct answer because he is a Latin singer who sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the 2007 De La Hoya-Mayweather bout.
3.
Which rapper led boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the ring for his May 2007 match with Oscar De La Hoya?
Correct Answer
A. 50 Cent
Explanation
50 Cent led boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. to the ring for his May 2007 match with Oscar De La Hoya.
4.
Which of the following fighters did not participate in the Super Six World Boxing Classic?
Correct Answer
C. Kelly Pavlik
Explanation
Kelly Pavlik did not participate in the Super Six World Boxing Classic. The Super Six World Boxing Classic was a tournament that took place from 2009 to 2011, featuring six of the top super middleweight boxers in the world. Glen Johnson, Arthur Abraham, and Mikkel Kessler were all participants in the tournament, but Kelly Pavlik was not part of it.
5.
In 2009, Carl Froch fought which opponent for the WBC Super-Middleweight Championship?
Correct Answer
D. Jermain Taylor
Explanation
In 2009, Carl Froch fought Jermain Taylor for the WBC Super-Middleweight Championship.
6.
Which diminutive boxer twice defended his WBO Light Flyweight Championship in 2009?
Correct Answer
D. Ivan Calderon
Explanation
Ivan Calderon is the correct answer because he is the only boxer on the list who won and defended the WBO Light Flyweight Championship in 2009. Rodel Mayol, Jesus Iribe, and Felipe Rivas did not hold or defend this specific championship during that year.
7.
Which Russian boxer announced his retirement after being defeated by David Haye in 2009?
Correct Answer
D. Nikolai Valuev
Explanation
Nikolai Valuev announced his retirement after being defeated by David Haye in 2009.
8.
Which of the following fighters was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009?
Correct Answer
B. Lennox Lewis
Explanation
Lennox Lewis was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009. This recognition is a testament to his successful career and contribution to the sport of boxing. Lewis, a British-Canadian boxer, had an impressive record, winning multiple world heavyweight titles and defeating notable opponents. His induction into the Hall of Fame acknowledges his skill, achievements, and impact on the sport during his career.
9.
"Ring" Magazine's 2009 Round of the Year was the first round of a fight between Victor Ortiz and whom?
Correct Answer
A. Marcos Maidana
Explanation
In 2009, "Ring" Magazine selected the first round of a fight between Victor Ortiz and Marcos Maidana as the Round of the Year. This means that this particular round was considered the most exciting, action-packed, and memorable round of boxing in that year.
10.
Which of the following opponents did Andre Ward not face in 2009?
Correct Answer
A. Allan Green
Explanation
In 2009, Andre Ward faced Edison Miranda, Shelby Pudwill, and Henry Buchanan, but he did not face Allan Green.
11.
How many professional fights did Ricky Hatton win before retiring in 2009?
Correct Answer
D. 45
Explanation
Ricky Hatton won a total of 45 professional fights before retiring in 2009.
12.
Which fighter ended a two-year retirement by defeating Jose Alfaro in 2010?
Correct Answer
D. Erik Morales
Explanation
Erik Morales is the correct answer because he ended a two-year retirement by defeating Jose Alfaro in 2010. This means that Morales had taken a break from his fighting career for two years and then made a comeback by defeating Alfaro. The other fighters mentioned, Evander Holyfield, Jesus Chavez, and David Diaz, are not relevant to the question as they did not end a retirement in 2010 by defeating Jose Alfaro.
13.
Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr.'s 2010 match was a rematch of a fight from which year?
Correct Answer
D. 1993
Explanation
The correct answer is 1993. This is because the 2010 match between Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. was a rematch of a fight that took place in 1993.
14.
In which way did Arthur Abraham lose his 2010 match with Andre Dirrell?
Correct Answer
C. Disqualification
Explanation
Arthur Abraham lost his 2010 match with Andre Dirrell by disqualification. This means that he was disqualified from the match due to a violation of the rules. The specific reason for the disqualification is not provided in the question, but it could be due to actions such as illegal punches, excessive fouls, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
15.
How old was Glen Johnson when he upset Yusef Mack in their 2010 fight?
Correct Answer
C. 41
Explanation
Glen Johnson was 41 years old when he upset Yusef Mack in their 2010 fight.
16.
Who made his 5th IBF Super Middleweight title defense against Edison Miranda in 2010?
Correct Answer
B. Lucian Bute
Explanation
Lucian Bute made his 5th IBF Super Middleweight title defense against Edison Miranda in 2010.
17.
Which fighter was forced to end his 2010 match with Paul Williams after falling out of the ring?
Correct Answer
D. Kermit Cintron
Explanation
Kermit Cintron was forced to end his 2010 match with Paul Williams after falling out of the ring.
18.
Miguel Cotto defeated which opponent by ninth round stoppage in 2010?
Correct Answer
D. Yuri Foreman
Explanation
In 2010, Miguel Cotto defeated Yuri Foreman by a ninth-round stoppage.
19.
Manny Pacquiao's 2010 fight with Antonio Margarito took place at which weight level?
Correct Answer
A. Super Welterweight
Explanation
Manny Pacquiao's 2010 fight with Antonio Margarito took place at the Super Welterweight weight level.
20.
What was the outcome of a 2010 fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal?
Correct Answer
D. Majority Draw
Explanation
The outcome of the 2010 fight between Bernard Hopkins and Jean Pascal was a Majority Draw. This means that the judges' scorecards were unable to determine a clear winner, as two judges scored the fight as a draw while the third judge scored it in favor of one fighter. Therefore, the fight ended without a decisive victory for either boxer.
21.
Which Olympic gold medalist was defeated handily by David Haye in a 2010?
Correct Answer
C. Audley Harrison
Explanation
Audley Harrison was defeated handily by David Haye in 2010.
22.
Which fighter returned from a year-long hiatus to defeat Carlos Quintana in 2010?
Correct Answer
A. Andre Berto
Explanation
Andre Berto returned from a year-long hiatus to defeat Carlos Quintana in 2010.
23.
Which country won 8 out of a possible 10 gold medals in men's boxing at the 2011 Pan American Games?
Correct Answer
D. Cuba
Explanation
Cuba won 8 out of a possible 10 gold medals in men's boxing at the 2011 Pan American Games.
24.
Which MMA fighter needed only 17 seconds to win his 2011 boxing debut?
Correct Answer
C. Kimbo Slice
Explanation
Kimbo Slice is the correct answer because he needed only 17 seconds to win his 2011 boxing debut. This suggests that he was able to quickly dominate his opponent and secure a victory in a very short amount of time.
25.
The 2011 championship bout between Nonito Donaire and Omar Narvaez was fought at which venue?
Correct Answer
D. Madison Square Garden
Explanation
The 2011 championship bout between Nonito Donaire and Omar Narvaez took place at Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden is a famous venue in New York City known for hosting various sporting events, including boxing matches. It is considered a historic and iconic location for boxing matches, making it a fitting choice for such a high-profile championship bout.
26.
Which fighter scored a brutal knockout win over Roy Jones, Jr. in 2011?
Correct Answer
A. Denis Lebedev
Explanation
Denis Lebedev is the correct answer because he scored a brutal knockout win over Roy Jones, Jr. in 2011.
27.
Which fighter was knocked out by Nonito Donaire in their 2011 bantamweight fight?
Correct Answer
C. Fernando Montiel
Explanation
In their 2011 bantamweight fight, Nonito Donaire knocked out Fernando Montiel.
28.
Which fighter unified the IBF and WBA World Featherweight titles in 2011?
Correct Answer
B. Yuriorkis Gamboa
Explanation
Yuriorkis Gamboa unified the IBF and WBA World Featherweight titles in 2011.
29.
A match between Mike Jones and what other fighter was the co-main event of a HBO 2011 broadcast?
Correct Answer
D. Jesus Soto Karass
Explanation
In 2011, a match between Mike Jones and Jesus Soto Karass was the co-main event of an HBO broadcast.
30.
Which boxer split a pair of fights against Johnathan Barros in 2011?
Correct Answer
B. Celestino Caballero
Explanation
In 2011, Celestino Caballero split a pair of fights against Johnathan Barros.