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Quiz about Heavyweight Division Past Champions

Heavyweight Division - Past Champions Quiz

10 questions about past boxing champions from the heavyweight division.

A multiple-choice quiz by kid gloves. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
kid gloves

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
213,916

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to the record books, who was the only heavyweight champion never to lose a professional fight? Hint

Joe Louis

Rocky Marciano

Jack Dempsey

Jess Willard

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Question 2 of 10

2. Also known as "The Greatest", what was Muhammad Ali's original nickname? Hint

The Louisville Lip

The Manassa Mauler

The Brown Bomber

The Black Bear

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who beat Jess Willard to win the Heavyweight crown in 1919? Hint

Jack Dempsey

Primo Carnera

Tommy Burns

James J. Corbett

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the 'Boston Strongboy'? Hint

Joe Louis

John L. Sullivan

James J. Jefferies

Joe Choinski

5. On June 22nd 1938 at New York's Yankee Stadium, and with World War II looming, American Champ Joe Louis defended his title against German born Max Schmeling in an fight that was just as political as it was a sporting event. What significantly happened in Germany when Louis floored Schmeling in the first round? Hint

Hitler ordered the radio broadcast to be stopped in Germany

Hitler ordered the invasion of Poland

Hitler tried to bet on Louis winning the fight, but was to late

HItler ordered that boxing be banned in Germany

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many fights did Muhammad Ali lose? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1934, who did Max Baer beat to win the heavyweight crown? Hint

Jack Sharkey

Sonny Liston

Tommy Burns

Primo Carnera

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Rocky Marciano die in 1969? Hint

Bus crash

Plane crash

Train crash

Car crash

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which year did Ingemar Johansson defeat champion Floyd Patterson? Hint

1960

1959

1958

1961

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986, but who was his first defence of the title against? Hint

Frank Bruno

James 'Bonecrusher' Smith

Tony Tucker

Tony Tubbs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to the record books, who was the only heavyweight champion never to lose a professional fight?

Answer: Rocky Marciano

At the time of his retirement, Marciano's record stood at 49-0.

2. Also known as "The Greatest", what was Muhammad Ali's original nickname?

Answer: The Louisville Lip

Ali took up boxing as a 12 year old to "beat the kid who stole my bike" as he put it. His confident persona quickly earned him the nickname of the Louisville lip.

3. Who beat Jess Willard to win the Heavyweight crown in 1919?

Answer: Jack Dempsey

July 4th, 1919 in Toledo, Ohio. Before the fight, Willard had a document drawn up by the local sheriff to say that he would not be responsible for murder, should he actually kill Dempsey. Willard finished up with a smashed cheekbone and several broken ribs.

4. Who was the 'Boston Strongboy'?

Answer: John L. Sullivan

John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) was hailed as the first American Sporting icon. He was every mans' idol in the late 19th century, and the night that he lost his title, strong men wept all over the country.

Answer: Hitler ordered the radio broadcast to be stopped in Germany

In the first minute of the fight, Louis Knocked Schmeling down. At this point, Hitler ordered that the radio broadcast be stopped immediately across Germany. The German public did not know the outcome of the fight until they read the papers the next morning. Louis won by knockout in the first round.

6. How many fights did Muhammad Ali lose?

Answer: 5

Ali Lost 5 times in his career. Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Larry Holmes, Trevor Berbick and Leon Spinks all beat 'The Greatest'. Amongst these loses, Ali became the first man to regain the title twice, then later also became the first man to regain it 3 times.

7. In 1934, who did Max Baer beat to win the heavyweight crown?

Answer: Primo Carnera

Carnera was dropped 12 times en route to an 11th round knockout defeat at the hands of Maxie.

8. How did Rocky Marciano die in 1969?

Answer: Plane crash

The Rock died as the result of a light plane crash on 31st August 1969. Hailing from Brockton, Mass. Rocky is buried in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

9. In which year did Ingemar Johansson defeat champion Floyd Patterson?

Answer: 1959

Johansson knocked out Patterson in June 1959, only for Patterson to win back the title less than a year later, also becoming the first man ever to regain the heavyweight crown.

10. Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986, but who was his first defence of the title against?

Answer: James 'Bonecrusher' Smith

'Iron' Mike's first defence was against 'Bonecrusher' Smith in March 1987. He won by a points decision to unify the WBC & WBA versions of the heavyweight crown.

Source: Author kid gloves

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