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 Bleeder The Bayonne Beast The Bayonne Bopper The Bayonne Bomber

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

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? Broadway Joe Smokin' Joe Joltin' Joe Jumpin' 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? Sonny The Big Ugly Bear The Big Bear Night Train

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

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