Boxing Quiz

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What’s in The Boxing Quiz?

Get ready to lace up your gloves and jab your way through questions that cover:

  • Legendary boxers and their epic nicknames
  • Iconic matches and unforgettable rivalries
  • Boxing techniques and stances that pack a punch
  • Famous boxing gyms and legendary venues
  • Scoring systems and the rules that keep the sport fair

Seasoned pugilist or just someone who enjoys a good underdog story, this quiz will test your boxing brain to the max. Maybe you’ve watched more fights than you’ve had hot dinners, or perhaps you’re just here to prove that your trivia skills are as sharp as a well-placed hook! We designed this quiz to challenge those who believe they can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.

Boxing Quiz

Maybe you’ve been inspired by legendary knockouts, or perhaps you just want to show off your knowledge to friends who still think Manny Pacquiao is just a Pokémon move. Do this quiz solo for some me-time or throw down with a friend to see who truly has the knockout knowledge. And remember, no need to count rounds – just your correct answers! If you’re wondering how a boxer would fare in a dance-off, we won’t judge… but you can find out more about the questions and answers in this quiz by clicking Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page. Get ready to rumble!

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Q1: Who is known as "The Greatest" in boxing?

A1: Muhammad Ali

Q2: Select all the weight classes in professional boxing.

A2: Welterweight, Lightweight, Heavyweight

Q3: Arrange the following boxers by their debut year, from earliest to latest.

A3: Muhammad Ali (1960), Mike Tyson (1985), Floyd Mayweather (1996)

Q4: How many rounds are there in a professional boxing championship fight?

A4: 12

Q5: Select all the techniques used in boxing.

A5: Jab, Uppercut, Hook

Q6: Which country is the birthplace of modern boxing?

A6: England

Q7: What is the maximum weight limit for the lightweight boxing category?

A7: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)

Q8: Select all the elements of boxing scoring.

A8: Number of clean punches landed, Ring control, Defence and evasive movements

Q9: What protective gear is mandatory in amateur boxing?

A9: Headgear and gloves

Q10: Select all the boxing titles recognised by major sanctioning bodies.

A10: WBA World Title, WBC World Title, IBF World Title

Q11: What is the term for a knockout in boxing?

A11: KO

Q12: Who holds the record for the most heavyweight titles won?

A12: Joe Louis

Q13: What is the name of the boxing stance where the left foot is forward for orthodox fighters?

A13: Orthodox stance

Q14: Select all the types of punches in boxing.

A14: Jab, Uppercut, Hook

Q15: Which boxing match is often referred to as the "Fight of the Century"?

A15: Ali vs. Frazier I

Q16: What is the term for the protective headgear worn by boxers in amateur matches?

A16: Headguard

Q17: Select all the major boxing organisations.

A17: WBA, WBC, IBF

Q18: What is the minimum age to compete as a professional boxer in most countries?

A18: 18 years

Q19: Who was the first boxer to win world titles in eight different weight classes?

A19: Oscar De La Hoya

Q20: Select all the legendary boxing gyms.

A20: Wild Card Gym, Gleason's Gym, Kronk Gym

Q21: What is the term for a fight that ends without a knockout or decision?

A21: No Contest

Q22: Select all the famous boxing rivalries.

A22: Ali vs. Frazier, Tyson vs. Holyfield, Pacquiao vs. Marquez

Q23: What is the official duration of each round in professional boxing?

A23: 3 minutes

Q24: Select all the scoring systems used in boxing.

A24: 10-Point Must System, Round Scoring, Knockdown Scoring

Q25: What is the term for a boxer who can fight effectively both offensively and defensively?

A25: Boxer-puncher

Q26: Select all the famous boxing venues.

A26: Madison Square Garden, MGM Grand, Staples Center

Q27: What is the term for a boxer's walk to the ring?

A27: Ring walk

Q28: Arrange these boxing weight classes from lightest to heaviest.

A28: Featherweight (126 lbs), Lightweight (135 lbs), Middleweight (160 lbs)

Q29: What is the name of the referee's area in the boxing ring?

A29: Referee's Corner

Q30: Select all the famous boxing movies.

A30: Rocky, Raging Bull, Million Dollar Baby

Q31: What is the term for a boxer's corner team?

A31: Cornermen

Q32: Arrange these boxing weight classes from lightest to heaviest.

A32: Featherweight (126 lbs), Lightweight (135 lbs), Middleweight (160 lbs)

Q33: What is the name of the protective gear worn on the hands in boxing?

A33: Boxing gloves

Q34: Select all the knockout types in boxing.

A34: Technical Knockout (TKO), Knockout (KO), Technical Decision Knockout

Q35: What is the term for the final bell in a boxing round?

A35: Bell of End

Q36: Select all the famous female boxers.

A36: Claressa Shields, Katie Taylor, Cecilia Braekhus

Q37: What is the role of a cutman in boxing?

A37: To treat and prevent cuts and swelling

Q38: Select all the boxing disciplines.

A38: Amateur Boxing, Professional Boxing, Olympic Boxing

Q39: What is the term for a boxer who primarily uses speed and agility?

A39: Swarmer

Q40: Select all the common boxing injuries.

A40: Hand fractures, Concussions, Nose fractures