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A multiple-choice quiz by terrilegault. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
terrilegault

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,321

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which fighter was the first to regain the heavyweight title? Hint

Floyd Patterson

Muhammad Ali

Joe Louis

Jack Dempsey

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which fighter won the first fight for the heavyweight championship of the world in which gloves were used? Hint

Jim Corbett

James Jeffries

John L. Sullivan

Bob Fitzsimmons

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Question 3 of 10

3. Archie Moore fought for the heavyweight title twice, but was defeated both times. Which of the following two beat him? Hint

Marciano and Walcott

Charles and Walcott

Patterson and Charles

Marciano and Patterson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who trained Joe Frazier and Michael Spinks? Hint

Eddie Futch

Angelo Dundee

Ray Arcel

Georgie Benton

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Question 5 of 10

5. This fighter nicknamed, "The Human Windmill", fought an incredible 299 times. Who was he? Hint

Billy Papke

Mickey Walker

Charley Burley

Harry Greb

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which historic fight took place on July 10, 1951? Hint

Turpin W 15 Robinson

Marciano KO 13 Walcott

Robinson KO 13 LaMotta

Moore W 15 Maxim

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the outcome of the third and final grueling bout between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano? Hint

Zale W KO8

Graziano W KO5

Graziano W KO6

Zale W KO3

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Question 8 of 10

8. Did Sugar Ray Robinson and Henry Armstrong ever fight?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these all-time greats fought the most professional fights? Hint

Benny Leonard

Willie Pep

Fritzie Zivic

Sandy Saddler

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these fighters never fought boxing king Ezzard Charles? Hint

Archie Moore

Lloyd Marshall

Joey Maxim

Freddie Mills

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which fighter was the first to regain the heavyweight title?

Answer: Floyd Patterson

Patterson defeat Ingemar Johansson, June 20, 1960 a year after being knocked out in the 3rd round.

2. Which fighter won the first fight for the heavyweight championship of the world in which gloves were used?

Answer: Jim Corbett

Corbett knocked out John L. Sullivan in the 21st round, September 7, 1892. Most ring historians, and the encyclopedia of world boxing (officially)regard the fight between Corbett and Sullivan promoted by the Olympic Club at New Orleans on Sept. 7, 1892 as the first for the heavyweight championship of the world.

3. Archie Moore fought for the heavyweight title twice, but was defeated both times. Which of the following two beat him?

Answer: Marciano and Patterson

Marciano stopped Moore in the 9th round while Patterson stopped him in the 5th round.

4. Who trained Joe Frazier and Michael Spinks?

Answer: Eddie Futch

Eddie Futch trained 22 world champions. His final masterpiece was Riddick Bowe.

5. This fighter nicknamed, "The Human Windmill", fought an incredible 299 times. Who was he?

Answer: Harry Greb

Greb finished his career with a record of 115-8-3 (51 KO's). He also fought as a light heavyweight.

6. Which historic fight took place on July 10, 1951?

Answer: Turpin W 15 Robinson

Although Robinson's first loss as a professional was against LaMotta, Robinson's loss to Randy Turpin was his first defeat in a championship bout.

7. What was the outcome of the third and final grueling bout between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano?

Answer: Zale W KO3

They split the first two fights, each winning by KO in the sixth round. The final fight took place on June 10, 1948. Tony Zale was victorious, knocking Graziano out in the third round.

8. Did Sugar Ray Robinson and Henry Armstrong ever fight?

Answer: Yes

Armstrong lost to Sugar Ray in 1943, when he was well past his prime.

9. Which of these all-time greats fought the most professional fights?

Answer: Willie Pep

Willie Pep fought an incredible 242 fights, while Zivic fought 232 times. Leonard was next with 216 bouts, and Saddler had a mere 162.

10. Which of these fighters never fought boxing king Ezzard Charles?

Answer: Freddie Mills

Ezzard Charles went 3-0 against Archie Moore.

Source: Author terrilegault

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