The Ultimate Boxing Trivia

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1. Why makes Paul Williams unusual in the welterweight class?

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Paul Williams is unusual in the welterweight class because he has an 82" reach. A long reach gives him an advantage in keeping his opponents at a distance and landing punches from a safe distance. It allows him to effectively control the fight and avoid getting hit. This is particularly advantageous in the welterweight class where boxers typically have shorter reaches.

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2. Boxer Joel Casamayor turned pro in 1992 shortly after doing what?

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Joel Casamayor turned pro in 1992 shortly after winning Olympic Gold. This suggests that his success in the Olympics motivated him to pursue a professional boxing career.

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3. Felix Sturm lost his WBO Middleweight title to whom?

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Felix Sturm lost his WBO Middleweight title to Oscar De La Hoya.

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4. How old was boxer Marco Antonio Barrera when he turned pro?

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Marco Antonio Barrera turned pro at the age of 15. This means that he began his professional boxing career at a relatively young age. Starting his professional career at such a young age indicates that Barrera had exceptional talent and potential in the sport of boxing.

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5. Boxer Kelly Pavlik is known by what supernatural alias?

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Boxer Kelly Pavlik is known by the supernatural alias "Ghost" because it represents his elusive and elusive fighting style. Like a ghost, he is known for his ability to quickly disappear and reappear, making it difficult for his opponents to anticipate his moves. This alias also conveys his ability to haunt his opponents with his powerful punches, leaving a lasting impact on his matches.

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6. What country did Giacobbe Fragomeni represent at the 2000 Summer Olympics?

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Giacobbe Fragomeni represented Italy at the 2000 Summer Olympics. This can be inferred from the fact that Italy is listed as one of the answer choices and it is the correct answer.

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7. Before taking up boxing, Herman Ngoudjo was experienced in what other sport?

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Herman Ngoudjo was experienced in marathon running before taking up boxing. This means that he had prior knowledge and experience in participating in long-distance running events.

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8. Jose Luis Castillo had a bout with Diego Corrales for which WBC-WBO title?

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Jose Luis Castillo had a bout with Diego Corrales for the WBC-WBO Lightweight title.

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9. What country is boxer Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo from?

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Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo is from Thailand because the question asks for the country that the boxer is from, and Thailand is the only country listed as an option that could be the correct answer.

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10. Markus Beyer shares a nickname with what American boxer?

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Markus Beyer shares a nickname with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini. This suggests that both Markus Beyer and Ray Mancini have the same nickname, "Boom Boom".

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11. In which country was the boxer Lucian Bute born?

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Lucian Bute, the boxer, was born in Romania.

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12. In what country was Vladimir Virchis born?

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Vladimir Virchis was born in Ukraine.

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13. Herman Ngoudjo was born in Cameroon, but boxes out of which city?

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Herman Ngoudjo, a professional boxer, was born in Cameroon and currently boxes out of Montreal.

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14. Julio Gonzalez defeated whom for the WBO light-heavyweight championship in 2003?

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In 2003, Julio Gonzalez defeated Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light-heavyweight championship.

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15. In the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, what medal did Rocky Juarez win?

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Rocky Juarez won the silver medal in the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics.

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16. Prior to boxing, what sport was Marco Huck involved in?

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Marco Huck was involved in kickboxing prior to boxing. This means that before he became a professional boxer, he participated in the sport of kickboxing. Kickboxing is a combat sport that combines elements of boxing and martial arts, involving strikes and kicks using both hands and feet. This background in kickboxing likely provided Huck with valuable skills and training that he was able to transfer to his career in boxing.

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17. What is the popular nickname of Oscar Larios?

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Chololo is the popular nickname of Oscar Larios.

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18. Who did boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. beat in his first professional fight?

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Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. beat Jonathan Hernandez in his first professional fight.

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19. What was Jose Armando S. Cruz's record up until February of 2007?

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Jose Armando S. Cruz's record up until February of 2007 was 23-2.

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20. In July 2006, Carlos Baldomir defended his WBC Welterweight title by defeating whom?

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Carlos Baldomir defended his WBC Welterweight title in July 2006 by defeating Arturo Gatti.

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21. Which boxer dealt Saul Roman his first professional loss?

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Jesus Soto Karass is the correct answer because he was the boxer who defeated Saul Roman and handed him his first professional loss.

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22. Which two sanctioning bodies did Carlos Baldomir fail to pay in 2006?

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Carlos Baldomir failed to pay the IBF (International Boxing Federation) and WBA (World Boxing Association) sanctioning bodies in 2006.

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23. Guadalupe Rosales is known in boxing by what alias?

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Guadalupe Rosales is known in boxing as Bronco.

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24. What is boxer Felix Sturm's birth name?

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Felix Sturm's birth name is Adnan Catic.

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25. How did Mikkel Kessler win his fight against Markus Beyer on October 14, 2006?

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Mikkel Kessler won his fight against Markus Beyer on October 14, 2006 by a 3rd Round Knockout. This means that Kessler was able to defeat Beyer by knocking him out in the third round of the fight.

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26. Where was Denis Inkin born?

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Denis Inkin was born in Russia.

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27. At what age did boxer Juan Lazcano start his amateur career?

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Juan Lazcano started his amateur boxing career at the age of 8. This indicates that he began his boxing journey at a very young age, demonstrating his early interest and dedication to the sport. Starting at such a young age suggests that Lazcano had a long-term commitment to boxing and likely gained valuable experience and skills by beginning his career at such an early stage in his life.

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28. Who trained Rico Hoye?

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Shadeed Suluki trained Rico Hoye.

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29. What is the full legal name of boxer Vivian Harris?

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The full legal name of boxer Vivian Harris is Ivan Vivian Harris.

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30. What did O'Neil Bell do in February, 2007 that landed him in jail?

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In February 2007, O'Neil Bell landed in jail because he threw an axe at his sparring partner. This action was likely considered dangerous and potentially harmful, leading to his arrest and incarceration.

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Why makes Paul Williams unusual in the welterweight class?
Boxer Joel Casamayor turned pro in 1992 shortly after doing what?
Felix Sturm lost his WBO Middleweight title to whom?
How old was boxer Marco Antonio Barrera when he turned pro?
Boxer Kelly Pavlik is known by what supernatural alias?
What country did Giacobbe Fragomeni represent at the 2000 Summer...
Before taking up boxing, Herman Ngoudjo was experienced in what other...
Jose Luis Castillo had a bout with Diego Corrales for which WBC-WBO...
What country is boxer Cholatarn O. Piriyapinyo from?
Markus Beyer shares a nickname with what American boxer?
In which country was the boxer Lucian Bute born?
In what country was Vladimir Virchis born?
Herman Ngoudjo was born in Cameroon, but boxes out of which city?
Julio Gonzalez defeated whom for the WBO light-heavyweight...
In the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics, what medal did Rocky Juarez win?
Prior to boxing, what sport was Marco Huck involved in?
What is the popular nickname of Oscar Larios?
Who did boxer Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. beat in his first professional...
What was Jose Armando S. Cruz's record up until February of 2007?
In July 2006, Carlos Baldomir defended his WBC Welterweight title by...
Which boxer dealt Saul Roman his first professional loss?
Which two sanctioning bodies did Carlos Baldomir fail to pay in 2006?
Guadalupe Rosales is known in boxing by what alias?
What is boxer Felix Sturm's birth name?
How did Mikkel Kessler win his fight against Markus Beyer on October...
Where was Denis Inkin born?
At what age did boxer Juan Lazcano start his amateur career?
Who trained Rico Hoye?
What is the full legal name of boxer Vivian Harris?
What did O'Neil Bell do in February, 2007 that landed him in jail?
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