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Boxing Throughout the Years Trivia Quiz

Going back to the days of King George I, with some, hmmm, interesting facts.

A multiple-choice quiz by hogey_uk2001. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
hogey_uk2001

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,887

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
593

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Question 1 of 15

1. Boxing fan King George I set up a boxing ring in which London park? Hint

Regents Park

Victoria Park

Hyde Park

St. James Park

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Lonsdale belt is the oldest of its kind, it is named after the patron of which sporting club? Hint

British

European

Commonwealth

National

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the first man to win the Lonsdale belt in the lightweight division? Hint

Billy Wells

Gunner heart

Young Josephs

Freddie Welsh

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Question 4 of 15

4. The original Lonsdale belt was made from porcelain and which precious metal? Hint

18 carat gold

22 carat gold

9 carat gold

Platinum

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Question 5 of 15

5. 'Bombardier' Billy Wells won one of the first Lonsdale belts back in 1911, but at which weight? Hint

Lightweight

Cruiserweight

Middleweight

Heavyweight

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Question 6 of 15

6. In the early years, how many times after winning the title did the fighter have to successfully defend it before being awarded the Lonsdale belt? Hint

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which British heavyweight was the first to win 3 Lonsdale belts during his professional career? Hint

Frederick Hall-Thomas

Billy Wells

Henry Cooper

Frank Bruno

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Question 8 of 15

8. Born in 1923, Rocky Marciano went on to win the the heavyweight title in which year? Hint

1954

1956

1952

1950

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Question 9 of 15

9. Rocky Marciano took the the title from 'Jersey Joe ' Walcott and remained undefeated in all his 48 fights?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. 'The Rumble in the Jungle' was the famous Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire 1974, but which round saw the Ali victory? Hint

9th by ko

8th by ko

8th by stoppage

none - it went to points

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where did Barry McGuigan win his world Featherweight title against Eusebio Pedroza in June 1985? Hint

Kings Hall , Belfast

Wembley Arena

Loftus Road

National Indoor Arena

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was the first boxer to beat Nigel Benn? Hint

Herol 'Bomber' Graham

Chris Eubank

Michael Watson

'Sugar' Ray Leonard

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was Britain's first undisputed world heavyweight champion after Bob Fitzsimmons? Hint

Lennox Lewis

Henry Cooper

Freddie Welsh

Tommy Farr

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Question 14 of 15

14. Chris Eubank made a name for himself with a 9th round victory over which boxer? Hint

Michael Watson

Nigel Benn

Iran Barkley

Marvin Hagler

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who did Lennox Lewis fight in Las Vegas in his first fight as world champ? Hint

Michael Grant

Tony Tucker

David Tua

Shannon Briggs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Boxing fan King George I set up a boxing ring in which London park?

Answer: Hyde Park

John 'Jack' Broughton known as the father of English boxing was the champ from 1729-1750. It is believed he fought in the very ring that the king commissioned.

2. The Lonsdale belt is the oldest of its kind, it is named after the patron of which sporting club?

Answer: National

The origins of the Lonsdale belt date back to 1909, and is named after Lord Lonsdale and was incredibly expensive to make.

3. Who was the first man to win the Lonsdale belt in the lightweight division?

Answer: Freddie Welsh

Freddie Welsh's real name was actually Frederick Hall-Thomas, but took the name Welsh in honour of his nationality, and to prevent his mother from finding out he was boxing.

4. The original Lonsdale belt was made from porcelain and which precious metal?

Answer: 22 carat gold

The original belt is kept at the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, but is not on display for the public.

5. 'Bombardier' Billy Wells won one of the first Lonsdale belts back in 1911, but at which weight?

Answer: Heavyweight

Bombardier was the first British heavyweight to win the belt, when he beat Ian Hague by KO in the 6th round. He went on to defend his title a further 13 times, a record that stood for many years.

6. In the early years, how many times after winning the title did the fighter have to successfully defend it before being awarded the Lonsdale belt?

Answer: 2

It is only in the recent years that a title needs to be defended 3 times instead of twice, this is thought to be due to the expense of the Lonsdale belt and to make it more difficult to earn.

7. Which British heavyweight was the first to win 3 Lonsdale belts during his professional career?

Answer: Henry Cooper

Some believe Henry Cooper might have beaten Cassius Clay (as he was then known), when they met at Wembley Arena back in the 60s, if it wasn't for the fact that Cassius was given extra recovery time due to a split glove that needed attention.

8. Born in 1923, Rocky Marciano went on to win the the heavyweight title in which year?

Answer: 1952

He beat 'Jersey Joe' Walcott.

9. Rocky Marciano took the the title from 'Jersey Joe ' Walcott and remained undefeated in all his 48 fights?

Answer: False

Rocky Marciano had 49 pro fights and retired undefeated.

10. 'The Rumble in the Jungle' was the famous Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire 1974, but which round saw the Ali victory?

Answer: 8th by ko

This fight was postponed by 6 weeks as Foreman got a cut during training.

11. Where did Barry McGuigan win his world Featherweight title against Eusebio Pedroza in June 1985?

Answer: Loftus Road

Barry was born in Clones Ireland, and is one of a family of 8. 5 girls and 3 boys. His father was a singer and represented Ireland in the Eurovision song contest.

12. Who was the first boxer to beat Nigel Benn?

Answer: Michael Watson

Watson went on to fight Chris Eubank with disastrous near fatal results. The fight will never again be shown on (British) TV.

13. Who was Britain's first undisputed world heavyweight champion after Bob Fitzsimmons?

Answer: Lennox Lewis

Lennox Lewis was born in Lodon in September 1965. The only other World heavyweight Britain had seen in the 20th century was Frank Bruno.

14. Chris Eubank made a name for himself with a 9th round victory over which boxer?

Answer: Nigel Benn

Chris has until recently been known to be a monk in a secret order in Birmingham dedicated to the silent worship of 'Dubbin'from the latin meaning 'the inhabitable gut of our lord'...if you don't believe me check it out yourself, www.dubbin.com/eubankhtm

15. Who did Lennox Lewis fight in Las Vegas in his first fight as world champ?

Answer: Tony Tucker

Lewis held the title from 93-94, but after a couple of disasters went on to win it back it '97.

Source: Author hogey_uk2001

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