I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This actually began back when I was a young kid in 1961. I would pick the minds of the older generation and ask questions about their era to educate myself. It’s now my pleasure to bring the boxing trivia format to my website www.dmboxing.com for everyone to enjoy. On a quarterly basis I post five multiple choice questions – in March, June, September, and December – with the correct answers to follow by end of each posting month for your viewing.

David Martinez / Boxing Historian

1) Which world champion never had a fight at the Los Angles Olympic Auditorium?

A — Marvin Hagler 

B — Sonny Liston

C — Muhammad Ali

D — Leo Randolph / CORRECT ANSWER

2) What boxing family had a sibling who went into baseball, and eventually played six years in the Major Leagues?

A — The Ayala’s

B — The Zivic’s

C — The Balthazar’s

D — The Goossen’s / CORRECT ANSWER

3) What device did former welterweight champion Johnny Bratton personally have installed in his car?

A — Compass

B — Spot Light 

C — Record Player / CORRECT ANSWER

D — Electric Alarm

4) What boxer was a Vietnam combat veteran?

A — Saoul Mamby / CORRECT ANSWER

B — Carlos Palomino

C — Armando Muniz

D — Leon Spinks

5) In February 1890, what middleweight fighter went 100 rounds with Patsy Kerrigan, and ironically, exactly one year later, in 1891, went 76 rounds with Tommy Ryan?

A — Paddy Duffy

B — Danny Needham / CORRECT ANSWER

C — Tommy West

D — Mysterious Billy Smith