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 – Who was the Best Man for Emile Griffith at his 1971 wedding ?

a) Gypsy Joe Harris

b) Bennie Briscoe

c) Joe Frazier —– CORRECT ANSWER ***

d) Dick Tiger

2 – The term “Swing Round” in boxing best describes what ?

a) one fighter is dancing

b) both fighters are dancing

c) very close either way to call the winner —– CORRECT ANSWER ***

d) referee in a swift circling movement

3 – On November 11, 1898 in New York, George Dixon regained the featherweight title when Dave Sullivan was disqualified in round ten … what occurred to cause the disqualification ?

a) consecutive low blows

b) punched the referee

c) repeatedly biting

d) corner seconds entered the ring —– CORRECT ANSWER ***

4 – In 1960, Angelo Dundee became trainer for Cassius Clay / Muhammad Ali. Who did he replace ?

a) Gil Clancy

b) George Benton

c) Eddie Futch

d) Archie Moore —– CORRECT ANSWER ***

5 – What boxer was first considered to get the title role of Apollo Creed in the 1976 blockbuster movie “ROCKY” before that role was given to Carl Weathers ?

a) Jimmy Ellis

b) Jimmy Young

c) Earnie Shavers

d) Ken Norton —– CORRECT ANSWER ***