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Quiz about Boxing Nicknames 2
Quiz about Boxing Nicknames 2

Boxing Nicknames [2] Trivia Quiz


If the first Boxing Nicknames quiz was not fun or was not hard enough, here are some more nicknames to challenge you. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by kpboxingquiz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
kpboxingquiz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
245,031
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1086
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 92 (5/10), Guest 194 (9/10), Guest 24 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. I was the first multi-division champion. I was known by the nickname "Ruby". Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This heavyweight will always hold a historic place. He was know by the nickname "The Galveston Giant". Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was known as the "Michigan Assassin"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Pernell Whitaker was known as "Sweetpea", and Ray Mancini was "Boom Boom". What lightweight contender was know as "Bang Bang"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. According to Muhammad Ali, Frazier was the "Gorilla", Patterson was the "Rabbit", Liston was the "Bear", Spinks was "Dracula", Chuvalo was "The Washerwoman", Ernie Terrell was the "Octupus", and Shavers was the "Acorn." Who did Ali name the "Mummy"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Whose nickname was "Bad Intentions"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. John Mugabi was the "Beast", and Mickey Walker was the "Toy Pit Bull". Who was the "Animal"? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I am a former Middleweight Champion. I was known as "Escopeta". Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What was Rodger Mayweather's nickname? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I had the body of a Greek God. So it was benefitting that my alias was "Hercules". Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was the first multi-division champion. I was known by the nickname "Ruby". Who am I?

Answer: Bob Fitzsimmons

Bob won the Middleweight Championship by KO-2 from Dan Creedon in 1894. He then won the Heavyweight Championship from James J. Corbett by KO-14. He lost the Heavyweight Championship to James J. Jeffries in 1899 by KO-2. He went on to win the Light Heavyweight Championship in 1903, from George Gardiner by decision in 20 rounds.
2. This heavyweight will always hold a historic place. He was know by the nickname "The Galveston Giant". Who is he?

Answer: Jack Johnson

Jack, was the first black Heavyweight Champion. His life story was glorified in the play and movie, "The Great White Hope". In both, James Earl Jones played the role of Jack Jefferson the Heavyweight Champion. They used the name Jack Jefferson instead of Jack Johnson in these productions.
3. Who was known as the "Michigan Assassin"?

Answer: Stanley Ketchel

Stanley died when he was only 24 years old in 1910. He was shot to death by the jealous boyfriend of a woman with whom he was chatting with the day before.
4. Pernell Whitaker was known as "Sweetpea", and Ray Mancini was "Boom Boom". What lightweight contender was know as "Bang Bang"?

Answer: Kenny Bogner

Kenny fought Livingstone Bramble in 1981 and lost in a 7th round TKO.
5. According to Muhammad Ali, Frazier was the "Gorilla", Patterson was the "Rabbit", Liston was the "Bear", Spinks was "Dracula", Chuvalo was "The Washerwoman", Ernie Terrell was the "Octupus", and Shavers was the "Acorn." Who did Ali name the "Mummy"?

Answer: George Foreman

Muhammad knocked out "Big" George Foreman to become the second man to regain the Heavyweight Championship.
6. Whose nickname was "Bad Intentions"?

Answer: Jermain Taylor

Jermain avoided "Execution" by beating Bernard Hopkins for the World Middleweight Championship in 2005.
7. John Mugabi was the "Beast", and Mickey Walker was the "Toy Pit Bull". Who was the "Animal"?

Answer: Frank Fletcher

Frank never challenged for the World Middleweight Championship but he was a promising contender in the 1980s.
8. I am a former Middleweight Champion. I was known as "Escopeta". Who am I?

Answer: Carlos Monzon

Carlos held the World Middleweight Championship from 1970 to 1977. "Escopeta" translates to "Shot Gun" or "Rifle" in English.
9. What was Rodger Mayweather's nickname?

Answer: The Black Mamba

He was also sometimes called the "Mexican Assassin".
10. I had the body of a Greek God. So it was benefitting that my alias was "Hercules". Who am I?

Answer: Mike Weaver

Mike held the WBA Heavyweight Title from 1980 until 1983 but was overshadowed by the more popular Larry Holmes.
Source: Author kpboxingquiz

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