Boxing Throughout the Years

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Boxing fan King George I set up a boxing ring in which London park? Victoria Park Regents Park St. James Park Hyde Park

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

3. Who was the first man to win the Lonsdale belt in the lightweight division? Billy Wells Gunner heart Young Josephs Freddie Welsh

4. The original Lonsdale belt was made from porcelain and which precious metal? Platinum 18 carat gold 22 carat gold 9 carat gold

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

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? 3 1 2 4

7. Which British heavyweight was the first to win 3 Lonsdale belts during his professional career? Frederick Hall-Thomas Billy Wells Henry Cooper Frank Bruno

8. Born in 1923, Rocky Marciano went on to win the the heavyweight title in which year? 1956 1952 1950 1954

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

10. 'The Rumble in the Jungle' was the famous Ali-Foreman fight in Zaire 1974, but which round saw the Ali victory? none - it went to points 9th by ko 8th by ko 8th by stoppage

11. Where did Barry McGuigan win his world Featherweight title against Eusebio Pedroza in June 1985? Kings Hall , Belfast Wembley Arena Loftus Road National Indoor Arena

12. Who was the first boxer to beat Nigel Benn? Chris Eubank Herol 'Bomber' Graham 'Sugar' Ray Leonard Michael Watson

13. Who was Britain's first undisputed world heavyweight champion after Bob Fitsimmons? Tommy Farr Freddie Welsh Lennox Lewis Henry Cooper

14. Chris Eubank made a name for himself with a 9th round victory over which boxer? Michael Watson Nigel Benn Iran Barkley Marvin Hagler

15. Who did Lennox Lewis fight in Las Vegas in his first fight as world champ? Michael Grant Shannon Briggs David Tua Tony Tucker