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 – March, June, September, and December – with the correct answers to follow by the end of each posting month for viewing.

 

1 – In 1936, a heavyweight by the name of King Kong had his only professional fight which was a win over another cartoon-named boxer, who’s name was ?

a)  Popeye the Sailor

b)  Sad Sack

c)  Beatle Bailey

d)  Battling Bozo —– ANSWER

 

2 – Shortly after his retirement, former lightweight champion Paddy DeMarco worked at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas  –  he was ?

a)  card dealer —– ANSWER 

b)  bouncer

c)  parking attendant 

d)  bartender 

3 – Prior to James Figg being recognized as the first heavyweight champion in the early 1700’s, he was a successful ?

a)  Sea Captain 

b)  Swordsman —– ANSWER

c)  Marksman 

d)  Whale Hunter 

 

4 – Primo Carnera won the heavyweight championship on June 29, 1933 by knocking out ?

a)  Max Schmeling

b)  Jack Sharkey —– ANSWER 

c)  Max Baer

d)  James Braddock 

 

5 – The term SLICKSTER is a fighter who has excellent  ?

a)  offensive skills

b)  defensive skills —– ANSWER 

c)  footwork skills

d)  slipping skills