World Quiz Boxing Association
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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
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