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From John L. Sullivan, boxing's first heavyweight champion in 1885, all the way up to today's champions are here!
15 Heavyweight Division quizzes and 170 Heavyweight Division trivia questions.
1.
  Do you know your Heavyweight Champions?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There is nothing quite as captivating as the classic days of the Heavyweights. How well do you know the champions of the Heavyweight division? Let's find out!
Easier, 10 Qns, skevino, Jul 04 15
Easier
skevino gold member
1065 plays
2.
  All-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For the purposes of this quiz, we are interested only in lineal heavyweight champions, from John L. Sullivan to the present! (source - AllTimeHeavyweightRatings.com)
Average, 10 Qns, Damien07, May 28 08
Average
Damien07
5643 plays
3.
  Heavyweights: 1970s-1980s   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
The 70s and early 80s was the most exciting era for the heavyweight division, with great champions and worthy contenders. But though there was great glory, there were great tragedies. How much do you know about these glory years and eventual tragedies.
Difficult, 25 Qns, Misregistered, Aug 01 11
Difficult
Misregistered
5259 plays
4.
  A Little Bit of Brawn    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the first ten men who showed their brawn in garnering the status of Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Match the birthplace, nickname and title reign to the boxer. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Triviaballer, Feb 18 19
Average
Triviaballer gold member
Feb 18 19
260 plays
5.
  Heavyweight Boxing of the Past   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is based on some of the great heavyweight champions of years past. Have fun and good luck.
Tough, 10 Qns, BoKnows36, May 24 04
Tough
BoKnows36
2876 plays
6.
  Heavyweight Boxing   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are several weight classes in boxing, but the heavyweight class gets more attention from the general population. This is a short quiz to see how much attention you have been giving to it. I hope you enjoy it.
Easier, 10 Qns, Brett72, Feb 21 15
Easier
Brett72
612 plays
7.
  Boxing: The Heavyweights    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Let's see if you really know the heavyweight division of the past.
Average, 10 Qns, B_Dub, Nov 09 11
Average
B_Dub
3155 plays
8.
  Heavyweight Division - Past Champions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 questions about past boxing champions from the heavyweight division.
Average, 10 Qns, kid gloves, Mar 06 07
Average
kid gloves
3006 plays
9.
  Boxing: Heavyweight Champs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The battle of the heavyweights!
Average, 10 Qns, bobgod, Jan 24 10
Average
bobgod
4793 plays
10.
  Heavyweights in the 60s   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The 1960s was a golden era for the Heavyweight division, with several legendary champions. If you think you know a thing or two about this era, give it try.....
Difficult, 15 Qns, Misregistered, Aug 19 16
Difficult
Misregistered
3359 plays
trivia question Quick Question
How many times did Floyd Patterson fight Ingemar Johansen?

From Quiz "Boxing: Heavyweight Champs"




11.
  Boxing: Heavyweight Champions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of the heavyweight champs.
Tough, 10 Qns, rustyx43, Jun 29 04
Tough
rustyx43
4868 plays
12.
  Forgotten Heavyweight Champs   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everybody knows about Ali, Foreman, and Tyson. Let's see how much you know about the unpopular champions.
Difficult, 10 Qns, gjgarre, Aug 01 11
Difficult
gjgarre
2144 plays
13.
  Heavyweight Champions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For Heavyweights only!
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, kwoods45, Jun 24 05
Very Difficult
kwoods45
2537 plays
14.
  Fight of the Century    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first Frazier-Ali fight lived up to its billing. Two unbeaten champions at their prime.
Tough, 10 Qns, larams, Jan 29 10
Tough
larams
1574 plays
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  Heavyweight Mixture    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A total mix of heavyweight questions.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, mahons, Mar 30 08
Very Difficult
mahons
1393 plays

Heavyweight Division Trivia Questions
1. Who is considered the best known and last (1889) bare-knuckles heavyweight champion?

From Quiz Heavyweight Boxing

Answer: John L. Sullivan

This epic 75-round brawl took place in 1889 in Richburg, Mississippi.

2. Who was the first man to go past 4 rounds with Mike Tyson?

From Quiz Heavyweight Mixture

Answer: Mike Jameson

Tyson stopped Jameson in the 5th.

3. Upon his retirement in 1904, James Jeffries chose two men to fight for the then vacant title. Who were they?

From Quiz Forgotten Heavyweight Champs

Answer: Marvin Hart and Jack Root

Marvin Hart claimed the title when he knocked out Jack Root.

4. Who was Ali's opponent before Frazier-Ali 1?

From Quiz Fight of the Century

Answer: Oscar Bonavena

Ali and Bonavena fought on Dec. 7th, 1970 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ali scored a tko in the 15th round by knocking Bonavena down three times.

5. According to the record books, who was the only heavyweight champion never to lose a professional fight?

From Quiz Heavyweight Division - Past Champions

Answer: Rocky Marciano

At the time of his retirement, Marciano's record stood at 49-0.

6. In August 1885, who defeated Dominick McCaffrey in six rounds to become the first World Heavyweight Champion?

From Quiz Boxing: The Heavyweights

Answer: John L. Sullivan

Jack Johnson was the first black World Heavyweight Champion. James J. Corbett won the title from John L. Sullivan. Bob Fitzsimmons won the title from James J. Corbett.

7. Entering the decade, there was a new heavyweight champion. He had scored an unexpected victory to win the title in 1959. Who was he?

From Quiz Heavyweights in the 60s

Answer: Ingemar Johansson & Johansson & Ingemar Johanson & Johanson & Ingo

Ingemar had knocked Floyd Patterson down seven times in the third round of their fight, and won the heavyweight title. Floyd would later avenge this loss twice.

8. Which heavyweight champion won the title from the shortest ever champion, and lost the title to the tallest ever champion?

From Quiz All-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champs

Answer: Jack Johnson

Johnson won the title from Tommy Burns (5' 7") on December 26, 1908. He lost it to Jess Willard (6'6") on April 5, 1915.

9. Which fighter was the youngest to ever win the heavyweight title?

From Quiz Boxing: Heavyweight Champs

Answer: Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson was the youngest to win with a Trevor Berbick victory. Floyd's knockout of Archie Moore to win the title vacated by Rocky Marciano, and made him the youngest man at the time, but was 22. Tyson was younger.

10. He was the first heavyweight champion under Marquis of Queensbury rules.

From Quiz Boxing: Heavyweight Champions

Answer: John L. Sullivan

He defeated Dominick McCaffrey on 29 August 1885 in the first title fight, with gloves, under the Marquess of Queensbury Rules. He was recognised as the last the bar-knuckle world champion.

11. After destroying both Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, I lost my heavyweight title to Muhammad Ali in 1974 in a fight known as the Rumble in the Jungle. Who was I?

From Quiz Do you know your Heavyweight Champions?

Answer: George Foreman

Great fight in Zaire. Foreman eagerly wanted a rematch with Ali which he never received. He retired in 1977 only to make a comeback in 1987. He eventually won the heavyweight title against Michael Moore on November 05, 1994 in Las Vegas.

12. In December 1908, who became the first African-American world heavyweight champion?

From Quiz Heavyweight Boxing

Answer: Jack Johnson

He became champion on December 26, 1908. He was champion until April of 1915!

13. Which former heavyweight champion once signed for Liverpool FC?

From Quiz Heavyweight Mixture

Answer: Joe Louis

Joe Louis joined as a publicity stunt while visiting Liverpool, and although he never played is still on their books.

14. Who did Joe Frazier fight before meeting Ali for the first time?

From Quiz Fight of the Century

Answer: Bob Foster

Smokin' Joe KO'd the Light Heavyweight champion in the second round. The fight was held in Detroit.

15. Also known as "The Greatest", what was Muhammad Ali's original nickname?

From Quiz Heavyweight Division - Past Champions

Answer: The Louisville Lip

Ali took up boxing as a 12 year old to "beat the kid who stole my bike" as he put it. His confident persona quickly earned him the nickname of the Louisville lip.

16. Who took the title from Jack Dempsey in 1926?

From Quiz Boxing: The Heavyweights

Answer: Gene Tunney

Demsey won the title from Willard. Schmeling was champ in 1930. Sharkey was champ in 1932.

17. The title changed hands again in 1960, with Floyd Patterson becoming the first man to regain the heavyweight title. In what round did he knock the heavyweight champion out to regain the title?

From Quiz Heavyweights in the 60s

Answer: 5

Floyd was desperate to avenge his earlier loss to Johansson, and knocked him out cold with a devastating left hook in the fifth round.

18. Who was the first man to beat Muhammad Ali in the pro ranks?

From Quiz Boxing: Heavyweight Champs

Answer: Joe Frazier

Frazier the first, Norton the second, and Berbick the last. If you thought Foreman ever beat Ali, then you probably shouldn't be taking this quiz!

19. This former heavyweight champion was the only one to fight both Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis.

From Quiz Boxing: Heavyweight Champions

Answer: Jack Sharkey

He was ahead on points when Dempsey KOed him. He was aging and was destroyed by Joe Louis.

20. Who did Rocky Marciano knockout to win the heavyweight title in 1953?

From Quiz Do you know your Heavyweight Champions?

Answer: Jersey Joe Walcott

Two great fighters who met again a year later with Marciano knocking him out yet again! Rocky Marciano retired in 1956 with a perfect 49-0 record. He died on August 31, 1969 in a plane crash.

21. Who won the "The Battle of the Long Count", fought in 1927?

From Quiz Heavyweight Boxing

Answer: Gene Tunney

Tunney was down for 14 seconds but Jack Dempsey took too long getting to the neutral corner so the count was delayed. This was a title defense.

22. Which former Joe Louis opponent was a pallbearer at his funeral?

From Quiz Heavyweight Mixture

Answer: Max Schmeling

They become friends after meeting again on "This is Your Life".

23. In 1896, shortly before becoming heavyweight champ, Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey fought in San Francisco, with Sharkey winning in a flagrantly unfair decision. Who was the famous referee for the fight?

From Quiz Forgotten Heavyweight Champs

Answer: Wyatt Earp

Fitzsimmons knocked Sharkey out, but the punch was called a foul even though it was obviously above the belt.

24. What sports owner put up his own money to be able to promote the fight?

From Quiz Fight of the Century

Answer: Jack Kent Cooke

Cooke owned the Lakers, Kings and the forum. He outbid the Madison Square Garden and the Houston Astrodome for the fight.

25. Who beat Jess Willard to win the Heavyweight crown in 1919?

From Quiz Heavyweight Division - Past Champions

Answer: Jack Dempsey

July 4th, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio. Before the fight, Willard had a document drawn up by the local sheriff to say that he would not be responsible for murder, should he actually kill Dempsey. Willard finished up with a smashed cheekbone and several broken ribs.

26. How many successful title defenses did the ornery Sonny Liston make?

From Quiz Heavyweight Champions

Answer: 1

The surly Liston was thought to be invincible after his lone successful title defense against Floyd Patterson in July of 1963. Cassius Clay would prove (in Liston's second defense) in Feburary 1964 that he was not.

27. Joe Louis began his reign as champion with a victory over which fighter in 1937?

From Quiz Boxing: The Heavyweights

Answer: James J. Braddock

Louis did have victories over all the men listed, but it was Braddock who he took the title from.

28. Having regained the title, Patterson accepted a fight with the number one contender, Sonny Liston. Liston beat Patterson to become the champion, and then beat him again in a rematch. How many total rounds did these two fights last?

From Quiz Heavyweights in the 60s

Answer: 2

Sonny Liston knocked Floyd out in the first round to win the championship in 1962, and then repeated the first round KO in the 1963 rematch.

29. Who was the first Californian ever to win the title?

From Quiz All-Time Heavyweight Boxing Champs

Answer: Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett won the title in 1892. He was born in San Francisco. Jim Jefferies was the only other Californian to win, however he did not win until 1899.

30. In October of 1970, Muhammad Ali's ban from boxing was lifted and he immediately staged a fight against the top contender he could find, Jerry Quarry. What was Quarry's rank in the heavyweight division at that time?

From Quiz Heavyweights: 1970s-1980s

Answer: Number one

Quarry was the number one ranked contender, and Ali won by TKO in the third round when the referee stopped the fight due to a thirteen stitch cut over Quarry's eye.

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