What's In A Nickname?

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Heavyweight Randall Cobb received what nickname, in reference to his state of birth? Alabama Slammer California Kid Tex Alaskan Huskey

2. Chuck Wepner, Sylvester Stallone's inspiration for writing "Rocky", was also nicknamed after his birthplace, Bayone, New Jersey. Can you recall his nickname? The Bayonne Bopper The Bayonne Bomber The Bayonne Beast The Bayonne Bleeder

3. What boxer's birth name was Arnold Raymond Cream? Tiger Jack Fox Rocky Marciano Ezzard Charles Jersey Joe Walcott

4. "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler legally changed his first name to Marvelous. True False

5. One of Marvin Hagler's fiercest opponents was Ugandan John Mugabi. What fierce nickname was Mugabi known as? The Bruiser The Beast The Ape The Animal

6. Heavyweight champ Joe Frazier was known by what nickname? Jumpin' Joe Broadway Joe Smokin' Joe Joltin' Joe

7. Which Heavyweight contender was nicknamed the "Big Cat"? Ernie Ladd Detroit Williams Cleveland Williams Cherokee Williams

8. Heavyweight champion Charles L. Liston was called all of the following nicknames except what? The Big Ugly Bear Sonny Night Train The Big Bear

9. Welterweight world champion Gerardo Gonzalez was also known by what name(s) in the ring? Both of these The Cuban Hawk Neither of these Kid Gavilan

10. Heavyweight bruiser Tony Galento was popularly known by what nickname? Italian Stallion The Mad Dog The Brooklyn Brawler Two Ton