Welcome, boxing enthusiasts, and trivia buffs alike! Whether you’re an ardent fan of the “sweet science” or simply a trivia aficionado, you’re in for a real treat. We’ve gathered an exciting collection of 100 boxing trivia questions and answers covering everything from legendary fighters, iconic bouts, to intriguing boxing facts that even the most informed fans might not know. This journey into the annals of boxing history will test your knowledge, entertain, and surely teach you something new. So, put your boxing knowledge to the ultimate test. Ding-ding… let’s get started!
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1. Who is often referred to as the “Father of Boxing”? Reveal Answer Jack Broughton.
2. Who was the first heavyweight champion of the world? Reveal Answer John L. Sullivan.
3. Which famous boxing champion was known as the “Brown Bomber”? Reveal Answer Joe Louis.
4. Which boxer was known as “The Manassa Mauler”? Reveal Answer Jack Dempsey.
5. Who was the youngest heavyweight champion in history? Reveal Answer Mike Tyson.
6. What is the nickname of boxing legend Muhammad Ali? Reveal Answer The Greatest.
7. Who did Muhammad Ali fight in the “Thrilla in Manila”? Reveal Answer Joe Frazier.
8. Which boxer ended Muhammad Ali’s winning streak in 1971? Reveal Answer Joe Frazier.
9. Who did Mike Tyson bite during a match in 1997? Reveal Answer Evander Holyfield.
10. Who beat Mike Tyson in his first professional loss? Reveal Answer James “Buster” Douglas.
11. Which famous boxing trainer worked with Muhammad Ali, Sugar Ray Leonard, and George Foreman? Reveal Answer Angelo Dundee.
12. Who was the first boxer to win a world title in five different weight classes? Reveal Answer Thomas Hearns.
13. Who was known as the “Brockton Blockbuster”? Reveal Answer Rocky Marciano.
14. Who was the last heavyweight champion to retire undefeated? Reveal Answer Rocky Marciano.
15. Who did Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight in his last professional match? Reveal Answer Conor McGregor.
16. How many weight divisions are recognized in professional boxing? Reveal Answer Seventeen.
17. What is a TKO in boxing? Reveal Answer Technical Knockout.
18. Which country has produced the most boxing world champions? Reveal Answer The United States.
19. Which boxer has the record for the most consecutive title defenses? Reveal Answer Joe Louis.
20. Which boxer was known as “Sugar”? Reveal Answer Sugar Ray Robinson.
21. Who did Muhammad Ali defeat in the “Rumble in the Jungle”? Reveal Answer George Foreman.
22. Who was the first Hispanic world heavyweight boxing champion? Reveal Answer John Ruiz.
23. Who was the first four-division world champion in boxing history? Reveal Answer Thomas Hearns.
24. What type of gloves are used in Olympic boxing? Reveal Answer 12 oz gloves.
25. Who has held the record for the most first-round knockouts? Reveal Answer Mike Tyson.
26. Which boxer invented the style known as the “Philly Shell”? Reveal Answer George Benton.
27. Who was the first boxer to win a world title in six different weight classes? Reveal Answer Oscar De La Hoya.
28. Who was known as the “Cinderella Man”? Reveal Answer James J. Braddock.
29. What is the “Marquess of Queensberry Rules”? Reveal Answer A code of generally accepted rules in the sport of boxing.
30. Who was the first African American to win the World Heavyweight Championship? Reveal Answer Jack Johnson.
31. Which boxer has won titles in eight different weight classes? Reveal Answer Manny Pacquiao.
32. What are the three main styles of boxing? Reveal Answer Swarmer, Out-Boxer, and Slugger.
33. Who was known as the “Galveston Giant”? Reveal Answer Jack Johnson.
34. Who did Lennox Lewis defeat to win his first heavyweight title? Reveal Answer Tony Tucker.
35. Which two fighters were involved in the infamous “Bite Fight”? Reveal Answer Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.
36. Who holds the record for the longest unbeaten streak in boxing history? Reveal Answer Julio Cesar Chavez.
37. Who was known as “The Hitman” in boxing? Reveal Answer Thomas Hearns.
38. Who holds the record for the most wins in title fights? Reveal Answer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
39. Who was the first boxer to win the lineal championship in five different weight classes? Reveal Answer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
40. Which boxer was known as “Pretty Boy” early in his career? Reveal Answer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
41. Who was the first woman to hold titles from the WBC, WBA, and IBF simultaneously? Reveal Answer Cecilia Brækhus.
42. Which female boxer is known as “The First Lady”? Reveal Answer Cecilia Brækhus.
43. Who was the first woman inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame? Reveal Answer Barbara Buttrick.
44. Which female boxer was known as “The Coal Miner’s Daughter”? Reveal Answer Christy Martin.
45. Who was the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing? Reveal Answer Claressa Shields.
46. What is the standard ring size for professional boxing? Reveal Answer 20 feet by 20 feet.
47. What is the maximum weight for a featherweight boxer? Reveal Answer 126 pounds.
48. Who was the first boxer to earn over $1 billion in revenue? Reveal Answer Floyd Mayweather Jr.
49. Who was known as the “Leamington Licker”? Reveal Answer Randolph Turpin.
50. Who holds the record for the fastest knockout in a title fight? Reveal Answer Alfonso Zamora.
51. Who was known as “The Hawaiian Punch” in boxing? Reveal Answer Brian Viloria.
52. Who won the Fight of the Century in 1910? Reveal Answer Jack Johnson.
53. Who was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali in a professional fight? Reveal Answer Joe Frazier.
54. Who is the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history? Reveal Answer George Foreman.
55. Which British boxer is known as “The Gypsy King”? Reveal Answer Tyson Fury.
56. Who was the first woman to win a boxing Olympic gold medal? Reveal Answer Nicola Adams.
57. What’s the maximum number of rounds in a professional boxing match? Reveal Answer Twelve.
58. Who was the longest reigning World Heavyweight Champion? Reveal Answer Joe Louis.
59. Who was the shortest man to ever win a world boxing title? Reveal Answer Jacob Matlala.
60. Who was the first Asian to win a world boxing title? Reveal Answer Pancho Villa.
61. What is a southpaw stance in boxing? Reveal Answer A stance where the boxer has his right hand and right foot forward.
62. Who defeated Sonny Liston to become heavyweight champion in 1964? Reveal Answer Muhammad Ali.
63. Which boxer was known as “The Golden Boy”? Reveal Answer Oscar De La Hoya.
64. What is the highest-grossing fight in boxing history? Reveal Answer The Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao match in 2015.
65. What is the name of the defensive technique used by Floyd Mayweather Jr.? Reveal Answer The Shoulder Roll.
66. Who was known as the “Clones Cyclone” in boxing? Reveal Answer Barry McGuigan.
67. Who won the first Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing? Reveal Answer Nicola Adams.
68. Who holds the record for the most first-round knockouts in heavyweight boxing? Reveal Answer Jack Dempsey.
69. Who was the first Hispanic to win a world boxing title? Reveal Answer Sixto Escobar.
70. Who was the first heavyweight boxer to go undefeated throughout his career? Reveal Answer Rocky Marciano.
71. Who was known as “The Easton Assassin” in boxing? Reveal Answer Larry Holmes.
72. Who was the first three-division world champion in boxing history? Reveal Answer Bob Fitzsimmons.
73. Who holds the record for the most heavyweight title defenses? Reveal Answer Joe Louis.
74. Who was known as “Smokin” in boxing? Reveal Answer Joe Frazier.
75. Who was the first middleweight boxer to go up and win the heavyweight title? Reveal Answer Bob Fitzsimmons.
76. What does a referee count to when a boxer is knocked down? Reveal Answer Ten.
77. Who is the only boxer to fight both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali? Reveal Answer Archie Moore.
78. Who won the boxing match dubbed “The Battle of the Long Count”? Reveal Answer Gene Tunney.
79. What type of punch is also known as a “haymaker”? Reveal Answer A powerful punch thrown with a wide, looping arc.
80. Who was the youngest boxer to win the middleweight title? Reveal Answer Wilfred Benitez.
81. What is a “no decision” in boxing? Reveal Answer A fight that ends under circumstances that prevent an official decision being made.
82. Which boxer was known as “The Dark Destroyer”? Reveal Answer Nigel Benn.
83. Who was the first left-handed heavyweight champion? Reveal Answer Michael Moorer.
84. Which boxing icon said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth”? Reveal Answer Mike Tyson.
85. What is the maximum weight for a light heavyweight boxer? Reveal Answer 175 pounds.
86. Which boxing legend was known as the “Mongoose”? Reveal Answer Archie Moore.
87. Who was the youngest boxer to win a welterweight title? Reveal Answer Wilfred Benitez.
88. What is the term for a punch thrown with the boxer’s dominant hand? Reveal Answer Cross.
89. Which boxer was known as “Big George”? Reveal Answer George Foreman.
90. Who was the first boxer to win the World Middleweight title three times? Reveal Answer Sugar Ray Robinson.
91. Who was the first boxer to regain the Heavyweight Championship three times? Reveal Answer Muhammad Ali.
92. Who was the first black boxer to win a national boxing title? Reveal Answer George Dixon.
93. Which boxer was known as “The Ghost”? Reveal Answer Robert Guerrero.
94. Who was the first boxer to earn $1 million from a single fight? Reveal Answer Jack Dempsey.
95. Who is the youngest boxer to become a world champion? Reveal Answer Wilfred Benitez.
96. Who was the first British boxer to become a three-weight world champion? Reveal Answer Duke McKenzie.
97. What was Muhammad Ali’s birth name? Reveal Answer Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
98. Which boxer was known as “The Hawk”? Reveal Answer Aaron Pryor.
99. Which boxer famously said, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”? Reveal Answer Muhammad Ali.
100. What was the outcome of the infamous “Long Count” fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney? Reveal Answer Gene Tunney won after Dempsey delayed the count by not retiring to a neutral corner.
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