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The Fight Game Trivia Quiz

You are about to really test your knowledge of boxing. If you are successful at this quiz consider yourself a world champion.

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

Author
kpboxingquiz

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
242,947

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. After Sugar Ray Leonard won the WBC Welterweight Championship November 30th, 1979, who was the first defense of his title against? Hint

Larry Bonds

Andy Price

Roberto Duran

Dave "Boy" Green

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Question 2 of 10

2. Roberto Duran suffered his first loss and his WBA Lightweight title to Esteban DeJesus, but won it back in the rematch.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many fights did Julio Cesar Chavez lose in his illustrious career? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the outcome of the bout between Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Matthew Saad Muhammad? Hint

They never fought

Eddie Mustafa by KO

Eddie Mustafa by decision

Matthew Saad by decision

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many times did Archie Moore fight for the Heavyweight Championship? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times was Tommy Hearns been knocked out? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the last man to KO/TKO Roberto Duran? Hint

Sugar Ray Leonard

Thomas Hearns

William Joppy

Bernard Hopkins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who handed Hector Camacho his first professional loss? Hint

Julio Cesar Chavez

Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini

Greg Haugen

Edwin Rosario

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the outcome of the Joe Louis vs Ezzard Charles heavyweight title fight? Hint

A draw

Joe Louis by decision

Ezzard Charles by decision

Joe Louis by KO

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first boxer of African descent to win a world championship? Hint

George Dixon

Sam Langford

Kid Chocolate

Joe Gans

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After Sugar Ray Leonard won the WBC Welterweight Championship November 30th, 1979, who was the first defense of his title against?

Answer: Dave "Boy" Green

Sugar Ray went on to knock out Dave "Boy Green" in the 4th round.

2. Roberto Duran suffered his first loss and his WBA Lightweight title to Esteban DeJesus, but won it back in the rematch.

Answer: False

Roberto did suffer his first loss to Esteban DeJesus, but this fight was a non title bout allowing Roberto to keep his WBA Lightweight title.

3. How many fights did Julio Cesar Chavez lose in his illustrious career?

Answer: 6

Julio lost 6 fights to 5 opponents in the following order: Frankie Randall, Oscar De La Hoya, Willie Wise, Kostya Tszyu, and Grover Wiley.

4. What was the outcome of the bout between Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Matthew Saad Muhammad?

Answer: Eddie Mustafa by decision

Eddie Mustafa Muhammad and Matthew Saad Muhammad (no relation) fought in March of 1977 while they were still contenders in search of a title shot.

5. How many times did Archie Moore fight for the Heavyweight Championship?

Answer: 2

Although the old "Mongoose" fought many heavyweights in his Hall of Fame career, he only fought for the world title twice. First against Rocky Marciano in Rocky's last fight in 1955, and against Floyd Patterson for the vacant Heavyweight Championship in 1956.

6. How many times was Tommy Hearns been knocked out?

Answer: 4

Tommy was knock out by Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvin Hagler, Iran Barkley, and Uriah Grant.

7. Who was the last man to KO/TKO Roberto Duran?

Answer: William Joppy

Roberto was TKO'd by Willam Joppy in 1998 when he challenged William for his WBA Middleweight title.

8. Who handed Hector Camacho his first professional loss?

Answer: Greg Haugen

"The Macho Man" had a point deducted for refusing to touch gloves with Haugen at the start of the 12th and final round and lost a razor thin split decision.

9. What was the outcome of the Joe Louis vs Ezzard Charles heavyweight title fight?

Answer: Ezzard Charles by decision

Due to mounting debt, the "Brown Bomber" came out of retirement September 27, 1950, to challenge for the heavyweight title but lost a lopsided decision to the "The Cincinnati Cobra".

10. Who was the first boxer of African descent to win a world championship?

Answer: George Dixon

George Dixon claimed the world bantamweight title in 1888 and was officially considered the champion after knocking out Nunc Wallace of England in 18 rounds on June 27, 1890. He was also the first ever Canadian-born boxing champion of any race.

Source: Author kpboxingquiz

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