General knowledge questions/answers about boxing
For competitive examinations;
1.Who is, extensively considered, as the greatest boxer, of all time?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali”…
2.What is, the all-out number of rounds, in a professional boxing match?
Ans. “12 rounds”..
- what does ,the term “TKO” stand for in boxing?
Ans. “Technical Knockout”..
4.Which country, did host the first modern Olympic Games, to feature boxing?
Ans. “Greece”..
5.What is, the weight limit, for the heavyweight division, in professional boxing?
Ans. “There is no weight limit”..
6.Who was, the first boxer, to defeat Muhammad Ali, in a professional fight?
Ans. “Joe Frazier”..
7.What does, the boxing term “southpaw” refer to?
Ans. “A left-handed boxer”..
8.Who was, the first boxer, to win world titles, in eight different weight divisions?
Ans. “Manny Pacquiao”..
9.What boxing term, defines a punch, delivered, with the lead hand?
Ans. “Jab”..
10.Which boxer, eminently bit off part ,of his opponent’s ear, during a match?
Ans. “Mike Tyson”..
11.In which city, is the International Boxing Hall ,of Fame located?
Ans. “Canastota, New York”..
12.What is, the name,of the association ,that governs professional boxing ,in the United States?
Ans. “The Nevada State Athletic Commission”..
13.Who was, the first African American, to win, the world heavyweight boxing title?
Ans. “Jack Johnson”..
14.What is, the minimum age, for a boxer, to turn professional, in most jurisdictions?
Ans. “18 years’ old”..
15.What is, the nickname, of the boxing coach, and trainer Cus D’Amato?
Ans. “Customato”..
16.Who is, acknowledged as “The Gypsy King” in boxing?
Ans. “Tyson Fury”..
17.Which boxer, did win, an Olympic gold medal, and later became the heavyweight champion, of the world?
Ans. “George Foreman”..
18.What is, the term, for a boxing match, that ends without a winner ,or loser?
Ans. “Draw”..
19.Who was, the first boxer, to defeat Floyd Mayweather Jr. In a professional fight?
Ans. “ Serafim Todorov in the 1996 Olympics”…
20.What boxing weight, division falls, between lightweight, and middleweight?
Ans. “Welterweight”..
23.Which well-known boxer, was well-known for his well-known “peek-a-boo” style of defense?
Ans. “Mike Tyson”..
24.What is, the boxing term, for a punch ,that is brought, while the boxer’s body is rotating,?
Ans. “Hook”…
25.Who was, the first boxer, to defeat (Sugar Ray Robinson), in a specialized bout,?
Ans. “Jake LaMotta”..
26.Which boxer, was nicknamed “The Cinderella Man” due to his inspirational comeback story, during the Great Misery,?
Ans. “James J. Braddock”..
27.What is, the name, of the boxing move, where a fighter ducks ,under an opponent’s punch, and comes up, with a punch of their own,?
Ans. “Slip counter”..
28.Who was, the first boxer, to win world titles, in four unlike weight classes,?
Ans. “Roberto Durán”..
29.Which boxer ,eminently did declare, (I’m the greatest)?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali”..
30.What is, the term, for the area, where a boxing match takes place,?
Ans. “Ring”..
31.Who was, the first boxer, to hold world titles, in five unlike weight divisions,?
Ans. “Oscar De La Hoya”…
- What is, the name ,of the (boxing governing body), that superintends amateur boxing ,at the Olympic Games,?
Answer: “International Boxing Association (AIBA)”.. - Which boxer eminently (said, “Float ,like a butterfly, sting, like a bee”)?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali”.. - What is, the term, for the move, where a boxer drops to, one knee, and touches the canvas ,with one hand, to avoid a knockout,?
Ans. “Knockdown”.. - Who is, the only boxer, to have won, the Lineal Championship, in five weight divisions,?
Ans. “Floyd Mayweather Jr.”.. - What is, the name ,of the boxing stance, where the boxer’s leading hand ,and foot are forward,?
Ans. “Orthodox stance”.. - Who was, the first boxer, to be awarded ,the Sports Clarified Sportsman ,of the Year award,?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali”.. - What is, the term, for a boxer’s aptitude, to captivate punches, without being knocked out,?
Ans. “Chin”.. - Who holds, the record, for the fastest knockout, in specialised boxing history,?
Ans. “Gerald McClellan,” - What is, the name, of the boxing procedure, where a boxer steps back out ,of the challenger’s range, to avoid punches,?
Ans. “Pulling back”.. - Who was, the first boxer, to appear ,on a Wheaties cereal box,?
Ans. “Joe Louis”.. - What is, the name, of the boxing move, where a fighter, throws a punch, while concurrently pivoting, on their lead foot?
Ans. “Pivot punch”.. - Which boxer, was regarded as “The Brown Bomber”?
Ans. “Joe Louis”.. - What is, the period, for a boxer, who is unbeaten, and has never lost, a professional bout?
Ans. “Undefeated”.. - Who was ,the first boxer ,to defeat George Foreman, in a specialised fight?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali in the “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974”.. - Who is, the youngest boxer ,to win, a world title?
Ans. “Wilfred Benítez, who won the WBA Light Welterweight title at the age of 17”.. - What is, the name, of the association, that governs amateur boxing, in the United States?
Ans. “USA Boxing”.. - Who was, the first boxer, to win an Olympic gold medal ,and later become a world heavy bbvnweight champion?
Ans. “Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay)”.. - What is, the term, for the area outside the ropes, where the coaches, and corner men counsel the boxer during breaks?
Ans. “Corner”.. - Who was, the first feminine boxer, to win, an Olympic gold medal?
Ans. “Nicola Adams of Great Britain, at the 2012 London Olympics”.. - What is, the term, for a boxing match, in which neither boxer scores a knockout, or technical knockout, and the winner is determined, by judges’ scores?
Ans. “Decision”.. - Who is, the only boxer, to have won titles, in four diverse decades?
Ans. “Bernard Hopkins”.. - What is, the name, of the well-known boxing venue, in New York City ,that hosted numerous historic fights, including; the first meeting between Muhammad Ali ,and Joe Frazier?
Ans. “Madison Square Garden”..
54.Who was, the first boxer, to win world titles, in three varied weight divisions?
Ans. “Henry Armstrong”..
56.What is ,the name ,of the boxing move, where a boxer throws a punch ,while concurrently moving forward?
Ans. “Pressuring”..
57.Who is, the oldest heavyweight boxing champion, in history?
Ans. “George Foreman, who won the title at the age of 45”..
58.What is, the term ,for a legal blow ,that lands, on the back of an opponent’s head or neck?
Ans. “Rabbit punch”..
59.Who is, the only boxer, to win all four major world titles; (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) in one divi
60.What is, the name, of the device used ,by boxers to protect their teeth and mouth?
Ans. “Mouthguard”..
61.Who was, the first boxer, to be named “Fighter of the Year” by The Ring magazine?
Ans. “Barney Ross in 1933”..
62.What is, the term, for a boxer, who switches their stance ,between orthodox ,and southpaw during a fight?
Ans. “Switch-hitter or ambidextrous fighter”..
64.What is, the term, for the move, where a boxer throws a punch, with both hands concurrently?
Ans. “Double punch or concurrent punch”..
65.Who is, the newest heavyweight boxing champion, in history?
Ans. “Mike Tyson, who won the title at the age of 20 years and 4 months”..
66.What is, the term, for a boxing match, that ends sharply, due to an accidental injury, making it incredible for one of the boxers to continue?
Ans. “No Contest (NC)”..
67.Who was, the first boxer, to win world titles, in two diverse weight divisions instantaneously?
Ans. “Henry Armstrong”..
68.What is, the tenure, for a punch, that lands below the challenger’s waist ,and is
measured illegal in boxing?
Ans. “Low blow”..
69.Who is, the first British boxer, to win an undisputed world title ,in the four-belt era?
Ans. “Josh Taylor”..
70.What is, the term ,for a boxer’s ability, to rapidly move their head to avoid punches?
Ans. “Head movement or slipping”..
71.Who is ,the only boxer ,to have won an Olympic gold medal ,and later become a unified heavyweight world champion?
Ans. “Anthony Joshua”..
72.What is ,the term, for a boxing match, where both competitors are knocked out concurrently?
Ans. “Double knockout (DQ)”..
73.Who is, the only boxer, to win world titles, in four altered weight divisions, while outstanding undefeated throughout his career?
Ans. “Floyd Mayweather Jr.”..
74.What is, the name, of the boxing move, where a boxer blocks ,an opponent’s punch, using their forearm?
Ans. “Parry”..
75.Who was, the first boxer ,to be named “Fighter of the Decade” by The Ring magazine?
Ans. “Sugar Ray Robinson in the 1950s”..
76.What is, the term, for a boxer’s plan, of intentionally allowing their challenger to tire themselves out ,by absorbing punches?
Ans. “Rope-a-dope”..
- Who is ,the longest-reigning heavyweight boxing champion, in history in terms of successive title defenses?
Ans. “Joe Louis, who held the title for 11 years and made 25 successful title defenses”..
78.What is ,the term, for the practice of a boxer losing weight rapidly, before a weigh-in ,and then rehydrating to a higher weight ,before the actual fight?
Ans. “Weight cutting”.. - Who is, the first boxer, to win world titles ,in five diverse weight divisions?
Ans. “Floyd Mayweather Jr.”.. - What is ,the name, of the boxing move ,where a boxer steps, to the side of an antagonist’s punch to avoid it?
Ans. “Lateral movement or sidestep”.. - Who is ,the first feminine boxer, to hold titles, in numerous weight separations simultaneously?
Ans. “Claressa Shields”.. - What is, the term, for a boxing match, that ends before the arranged number of rounds ,due to an injury caused ,by a foul?
Ans. “Disqualification (DQ)”.. - Who is, the first boxer, to hold all four major world titles; (WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO) concurrently in a single weight class?
Ans. “Bernard Hopkins”.. - What is, the name, of the well-known boxing rivalry between Muhammad Ali ,and Joe Frazier?
Ans. “The “Thrilla in Manila” - Who is ,the only boxer, to win a world title, in six diverse weight divisions?
Ans. “Manny Pacquiao”.. - What is the term for a boxing match in which both competitors exchange punches violently, and uninterruptedly?
Ans. “Slugfest or brawl”.. - Who is, the only boxer, to have won the Olympic gold medal, and later become the undoubted world heavyweight champion?
Ans. “Lennox Lewis”.. - What is, the name, of the association, that supervises, and regulates specialised boxing matches, in the United Kingdom?
Ans. “British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC):.. - Who is, the first Mexican boxer, to win world titles, in four diverse weight partitions?
Ans. “Erik Morales”.. - What is, the term ,for a boxer’s ability ,to anticipate ,and react rapidly to an antagonist’s movements?
Ans. “Reflexes or agility”.. - Who is, the first feminine boxer ,to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States?
Ans. “Claressa Shields, at the 2012 London Olympics”.. - Who is, acknowledged as “The Golden Boy” in boxing?
Ans. “Oscar De La Hoya”.. - What is, the term, for a boxing match, that ends without a winner, or loser due to an accidental clash of heads causing a severe injury?
Ans. “Technical Draw (TD)”.. - Who is, the first British boxer, to win world titles, in three diverse weight divisions?
Ans. “ Ricky Hatton”.. - What is, the name ,of the boxing move ,where a boxer throws a punch with their lead hand, and proximately follows up with a punch, from their rear hand?
Ans. “One-two mixture”.. - Who is, the first boxer, to hold world titles ,in seven altered weight divisions?
Ans. “Manny Pacquiao”.. - What is ,the term for a boxer’s ability, to maintain mental focus, and composure under pressure during a fight?
Ans. “Mental toughness or resilience”.. - Who is ,the first boxer ,to win an Olympic gold medal ,and later become a world heavyweight champion without losing a single specialised bout?
Ans. “Wladimir Klitschko”.. - What is, the name, of the association, that governs amateur boxing worldwide, and oversees the Olympic boxing tournament?
Ans. “International Boxing Association (AIBA)”.. - Who is, the first feminine boxer, to win world titles, in six altered weight partitions?
Ans. “Amanda Serrano”
101.What is, the term ,for a boxing match ,where both competitors exchange punches violently, often with little honour for defense?
Ans. “Slugfest or toe-to-toe battle”..
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