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This quiz is all about boxing - an age-old combat sport contested between two people in a boxing ring, whose aim is to throw punches at one another and evade punches from their opponent. What do you know about it?

Questions and Answers

1.

In boxing, which of these weight divisions has the highest weight limit?
- A.
  
  Welterweight
- B.
  
  Lightweight
- C.
  
  Featherweight
- D.
  
  Bantamweight
Correct Answer
A. Welterweight
2.

How did the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match end?
- A.
  
  Ali Won By TKO In 14th
- B.
  
  Foreman Knocked Out In 12th
- C.
  
  Draw
- D.
  
  Frazier Won By Decision
Correct Answer
A. Ali Won By TKO In 14th
3.

What is the first name of boxing's Tua?
- A.
  
  David
- B.
  
  Roy
- C.
  
  Cal
- D.
  
  Steve
Correct Answer
A. David
4.

Which last name completes the full name of an athlete from boxing with the first name David?
- A.
  
  Tua
- B.
  
  Tittle
- C.
  
  De La Hoya
- D.
  
  Bowe
Correct Answer
A. Tua
5.

Which fighter was known as "The Louisville Lip"?
- A.
  
  Joey Maxim
- B.
  
  Muhammad Ali
- C.
  
  Jimmy Ellis
- D.
  
  Sugar Ray Leonard
Correct Answer
B. Muhammad Ali
6.

Which fighter was known as "The Worm"?
- A.
  
  Bennie Brisco
- B.
  
  John Mugabi
- C.
  
  James Green
- D.
  
  Willie Monroe
Correct Answer
D. Willie Monroe
7.

In his 2001 professional debut, Chad Dawson knocked out whom?
- A.
  
  Steve Garrett
- B.
  
  Jamie Hearn
- C.
  
  Carl Daniels
- D.
  
  Ian Gardner
Correct Answer
A. Steve Garrett
8.

After a two-year hiatus, who did David Diaz defeat in his 2002 return to boxing?
- A.
  
  Anthony Cobb
- B.
  
  Jermain Taylor
- C.
  
  Edison Miranda
- D.
  
  Winky Wright
Correct Answer
A. Anthony Cobb
9.

When did David Haye win the silver medal in the World Amateur Boxing Championships?
- A.
  
  2003
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  1999
- D.
  
  2000
Correct Answer
B. 2001
10.

How old was Edison Miranda's mother when he was born?
- A.
  
  53
- B.
  
  22
- C.
  
  17
- D.
  
  14
Correct Answer
D. 14
11.

By which nickname is super featherweight boxer Erik Morales known?
- A.
  
  El Gato
- B.
  
  El Terrible
- C.
  
  El Tigre
- D.
  
  El Ataque
Correct Answer
B. El Terrible
12.

What was Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s nickname as an amateur boxer?
- A.
  
  Butterfly
- B.
  
  Dancing Fool
- C.
  
  Pretty Boy
- D.
  
  The Silver Glove Kid
Correct Answer
C. Pretty Boy
13.

Who was the first boxer to knock out Hasim Rahman as a professional?
- A.
  
  Trevor Berbick
- B.
  
  Lennox Lewis
- C.
  
  Oleg Maskaev
- D.
  
  David Tua
Correct Answer
C. Oleg Maskaev
14.

Who did Jean Marc Mormeck beat for the WBA Cruiserweight title in 2002?
- A.
  
  Franklin Edmondson
- B.
  
  O'Neil Bell
- C.
  
  Dale Brown
- D.
  
  Virgil Hill
Correct Answer
D. Virgil Hill
15.

What is Jermain Taylor's nickname?
- A.
  
  Heavy Payload
- B.
  
  Bad Intentions
- C.
  
  Double Trouble
- D.
  
  Bad Mojo
Correct Answer
B. Bad Intentions
16.

Jorge Solis is also commonly referred to by what alias?
- A.
  
  George
- B.
  
  Coloradito
- C.
  
  Carlos
- D.
  
  Jorgito
Correct Answer
B. Coloradito
17.

What is boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s father's complete name?
- A.
  
  Julio Cesar
- B.
  
  Julio Chavez
- C.
  
  Julio Cesar Chavez Gonzalez
- D.
  
  Julio Cesar Chavez Ramirez
Correct Answer
C. Julio Cesar Chavez Gonzalez
18.

What country was Julio Gonzalez born in?
- A.
  
  United States
- B.
  
  Mexico
- C.
  
  Portugal
- D.
  
  Spain
Correct Answer
B. Mexico
19.

With 100 amateur fights under his belt, how many has Jurgen Brahmer won?
- A.
  
  95
- B.
  
  87
- C.
  
  100
- D.
  
  91
Correct Answer
A. 95
20.

Librado Andrade and what other fighter are known as "The Bash Brothers"?
- A.
  
  Enrique Ornelas
- B.
  
  Vitali Kopitko
- C.
  
  Christian Cruz
- D.
  
  Jeff Lacy
Correct Answer
A. Enrique Ornelas
21.

In what year did Manny Pacquiao begin his professional boxing career?
- A.
  
  1997
- B.
  
  1995
- C.
  
  1996
- D.
  
  1994
Correct Answer
B. 1995
22.

What is Martin Honorio's birth name?
- A.
  
  Martin Honorio Torres
- B.
  
  Martin Jesus Honorio
- C.
  
  Martin Honorio De La Vega
- D.
  
  Martfn Honorio Camacho Reyes
Correct Answer
D. Martfn Honorio Camacho Reyes
23.

In what year was Michele Piccirillo born?
- A.
  
  1980
- B.
  
  1975
- C.
  
  1965
- D.
  
  1970
Correct Answer
D. 1970
24.

What is super-middleweight boxer Mikkel Kessler's nationality?
- A.
  
  Norwegian
- B.
  
  Danish
- C.
  
  Swedish
- D.
  
  Finnish
Correct Answer
B. Danish
25.

When did boxer Oscar De La Hoya make his pro debut?
- A.
  
  12th December 1992
- B.
  
  3rd January 1993
- C.
  
  10th November 1992
- D.
  
  23rd November 1992
Correct Answer
D. 23rd November 1992
26.

Paul Briggs lost 3 bouts before the end of 2006; 1 to Larl Zeda, 2 to what boxer?
- A.
  
  Tomasz Adamek
- B.
  
  Stipe Drews
- C.
  
  Jose Alberto Clavero
- D.
  
  Etienne Whitaker
Correct Answer
A. Tomasz Adamek
27.

Since 1992, Ronald Wright has been known by which nickname?
- A.
  
  Stinky
- B.
  
  Dinky
- C.
  
  Winky
- D.
  
  Kinky
Correct Answer
C. Winky
28.

When did Roy Jones win his first International Boxing Federation (IBF) title?
- A.
  
  1991
- B.
  
  1995
- C.
  
  1989
- D.
  
  1993
Correct Answer
D. 1993
29.

How long was the winning streak that began Vernon Forrest's career?
- A.
  
  26 Bouts
- B.
  
  15 Bouts
- C.
  
  17 Bouts
- D.
  
  31 Bouts
Correct Answer
D. 31 Bouts
30.

What was the first place outside the UK that Carl Froch has boxed?
- A.
  
  Berlin, Germany
- B.
  
  Las Vegas, NV
- C.
  
  New York, NY
- D.
  
  Hollywood, CA
Correct Answer
D. Hollywood, CA

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Boxing Quiz

In boxing, which of these weight divisions has the highest weight limit?

How did the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match end?

What is the first name of boxing's Tua?

Which last name completes the full name of an athlete from boxing with the first name David?

Which fighter was known as "The Louisville Lip"?

Which fighter was known as "The Worm"?

In his 2001 professional debut, Chad Dawson knocked out whom?

After a two-year hiatus, who did David Diaz defeat in his 2002 return to boxing?

When did David Haye win the silver medal in the World Amateur Boxing Championships?

How old was Edison Miranda's mother when he was born?

By which nickname is super featherweight boxer Erik Morales known?

What was Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s nickname as an amateur boxer?

Who was the first boxer to knock out Hasim Rahman as a professional?

Who did Jean Marc Mormeck beat for the WBA Cruiserweight title in 2002?

What is Jermain Taylor's nickname?

Jorge Solis is also commonly referred to by what alias?

What is boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s father's complete name?

What country was Julio Gonzalez born in?

With 100 amateur fights under his belt, how many has Jurgen Brahmer won?

Librado Andrade and what other fighter are known as "The Bash Brothers"?

In what year did Manny Pacquiao begin his professional boxing career?

What is Martin Honorio's birth name?

In what year was Michele Piccirillo born?

What is super-middleweight boxer Mikkel Kessler's nationality?

When did boxer Oscar De La Hoya make his pro debut?

Paul Briggs lost 3 bouts before the end of 2006; 1 to Larl Zeda, 2 to what boxer?

Since 1992, Ronald Wright has been known by which nickname?

When did Roy Jones win his first International Boxing Federation (IBF) title?

How long was the winning streak that began Vernon Forrest's career?

What was the first place outside the UK that Carl Froch has boxed?