I have always been intrigued with boxing trivia. This began back when I was a kid in 1961. I would pick the minds of the older generation and ask them questions about their era to educate myself. It’s now my pleasure to bring boxing trivia to my website for everyone. On a quarterly basis I post five (5) multiple choice questions – in March, June, September, and December – with the correct answers to follow by the end of each posting month for viewing.

1 – What boxer fought and beat father Phil Johnson and son Harold Johnson ?

a) Joe Louis

b) Ezzard Charles

c) Archie Moore

d) Jersey Joe Walcott

2 – When did women’s boxing first take place in the Olympic Games ?

a) 2004

b) 2008

c) 2012

d) 2016

3 – In his 46 bout career, who was the only fighter to have knocked down Salvador Sanchez ?

a) Antonio Becerra

b) Fel Clemente

c) Juan La Porte

d) Juan Escobar

4 – Manny Pacquiao excelled in what other sport besides boxing ?

a) Volleyball

b) Badminton

c) Basketball

d) Tennis

5 – Who was the first light heavyweight champion (175 lbs.) to win that title which was created in 1903 ?

a) Bob Fitzsimmons

b) Marvin Hart

c) Jack Root

d) George Gardner