I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This started when I was a young boy in 1961. I would pick the minds of the older generation and ask questions about their era to expand my knowledge. Now I am delighted to bring boxing trivia to you on a quarterly basis on my website. Five questions appear in March, June, September, and December – with the answers to follow for viewing by the end of each posting month.
1) Who was the first Filipino world champion?
a) Pancho Villa — ANSWER
b) Flash Elorde
c) Ben Villaflor
d) Ceferino Garcia
2) In 1896 (their first fight), who disqualified Bob Fitzsimmons in his bout with Tom Sharkey?
a) Jesse James
b) Wyatt Earp — ANSWER
c) James J. Jeffries
d) John L. Sullivan
3) Jerry Quarry, in 1965, won the National Golden Gloves Championship winning all five of his fights by knockout. Who was his trainer?
a) Gil Clancy
b) Harry Kabakoff
c) Johnny Flores
d) Bill Slayton — ANSWER
4) Former heavyweight champion Max Baer was a co-star in the 1957 movie “Utah Blaine” opposite what lead actor?
a) Richard Boone
b) Rory Calhoun – ANSWER
c) John Wayne
d) Glen Ford
5) In 1916, who did Jimmy Wilde beat to win the flyweight championship?
a) Tancy Lee
b) Pancho Villa
c) Young Zulu Kid — ANSWER
d) Joe Symonds