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30 Questions | By Alfredhook3 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 359

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1.

What was the combined age of Evander Holyfield and Brian Nielsen during their 2011 fight?
- A.
  
  98
- B.
  
  92
- C.
  
  94
- D.
  
  96
2.

Which date was chosen for Floyd Mayweather's 2012 fight with Miguel Cotto?
- A.
  
  May 5th
- B.
  
  May 15th
- C.
  
  May 25th
- D.
  
  May 20th
3.

Sergio Martinez's first fight of 2012 billed as "Get Your Irish Up" in reference to which opponent?
- A.
  
  Don George
- B.
  
  Darren Barker
- C.
  
  Matthew Macklin
- D.
  
  Wayne Elcock
4.

What tagline was chosen for the July 2012 match between David Haye and Dereck Chisora?
- A.
  
  Licensed to Thrill
- B.
  
  Summer Slam
- C.
  
  No Back-Downs
- D.
  
  Grudge Match
5.

Which Featherweight titlist hailing from Indonesia made his 16th straight title defense in 2012?
- A.
  
  Renan Acosta
- B.
  
  Chris John
- C.
  
  Daud Yordan
- D.
  
  Rocky Juarez
6.

Despite being in his mid-40's, how many matches did Bernard Hopkins fight in between 2009 and 2011?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  5
7.

Which fighter was forced to retire after 8 rounds against Felix Sturm in 2012?
- A.
  
  Martin Murray
- B.
  
  Ronald Hearns
- C.
  
  Sebastian Zbik
- D.
  
  Khoren Gevor
8.

One of the first major fights of 2012 was Robert Stieglitz's win over which opponent?
- A.
  
  Jamie Arthur
- B.
  
  Kevin Mitchell
- C.
  
  Henry Weber
- D.
  
  Rico Ramos
9.

Which boxer was chosen to replace Andre Berto for a 2012 fight with Victor Ortiz?
- A.
  
  Kermit Cintron
- B.
  
  Saul Alvarez
- C.
  
  Jessie Vargas
- D.
  
  Josesito Lopez
10.

Which of these fighters was the first to knock down Joe Frazier?
- A.
  
  Muhammad Ali
- B.
  
  Jimmy Ellis
- C.
  
  Oscar Bonavena
- D.
  
  George Foreman
11.

Who was the first man to beat Tony Ayala, Jr.?
- A.
  
  Charles Wellford
- B.
  
  Yory Boy Campas
- C.
  
  Davey Moore
- D.
  
  Roberto Duran
12.

Which fighter retired in 1938 at the incredible age of 60?
- A.
  
  "Fireman" Jim Flynn
- B.
  
  Jim Jeffries
- C.
  
  Jess Willard
- D.
  
  Jack Johnson
13.

Where is the International Boxing Hall of Fame located?
- A.
  
  Detroit, MI
- B.
  
  London, England
- C.
  
  Las Vegas, NV
- D.
  
  Canastota, NY
14.

Which of these boxers had a streak of 20 unbeaten title bouts?
- A.
  
  Lennox Lewis
- B.
  
  Larry Holmes
- C.
  
  Pernell Whitaker
- D.
  
  Muhammad Ali
15.

How many times did Joe Gans defend his title?
- A.
  
  14
- B.
  
  12
- C.
  
  9
- D.
  
  8
16.

Which fighter was the first black to be recognized as a World Champion in any weight class?
- A.
  
  Joe Gans
- B.
  
  Tom Molineaux
- C.
  
  George Dixon
- D.
  
  Jack Johnson
17.

Which fighter did Sugar Ray Leonard defeat to win his first World Championship?
- A.
  
  Roberto Duran
- B.
  
  Thomas Hearns
- C.
  
  Ayub Kalule
- D.
  
  Wilfred Benitez
18.

Which heavyweight champion never defended against a reigning light heavyweight champion?
- A.
  
  Joe Frazier
- B.
  
  Rocky Marciano
- C.
  
  Joe Louis
- D.
  
  Jersey Joe Walcott
19.

Joe Frazier defeated which fighter to become Heavyweight Champion?
- A.
  
  Muhammad Ali
- B.
  
  Ken Norton
- C.
  
  George Foreman
- D.
  
  Jimmy Ellis
20.

Which boxer was nicknamed "The Cincinnati Cobra"?
- A.
  
  Billy Conn
- B.
  
  Joe Walcott
- C.
  
  Ezzard Charles
- D.
  
  Jimmy Ellis
21.

Which fighter was known as "The Brockton Blockbuster"?
- A.
  
  Jack Sharkey
- B.
  
  Jack Dempsey
- C.
  
  Rocky Marciano
- D.
  
  Joe Frazier
22.

Which fighter was nicknamed "The Easton Assassin"?
- A.
  
  Jimmy Braddock
- B.
  
  Carmen Basilio
- C.
  
  Larry Holmes
- D.
  
  Gene Tunney
23.

Which fighter's left hook was known as "Henry's Hammer"?
- A.
  
  Henry Cooper
- B.
  
  Hank Griffin
- C.
  
  Henry Pearce
- D.
  
  Henry Armstrong
24.

Which fighter was nicknamed "Hurricane Hank"?
- A.
  
  Henry Armstrong
- B.
  
  Henry Pearce
- C.
  
  Henry Cooper
- D.
  
  Hank Griffin
25.

When did Cassius Clay beat Sonny Liston?
- A.
  
  23791
- B.
  
  22730
- C.
  
  23432
- D.
  
  23095