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What are the four main punches in boxing?
Jab, cross, hook, uppercut
Answer: Jab, cross, hook, uppercut
What is the standard length of a professional boxing round?
3 minutes
What is the maximum number of rounds in a professional boxing match?
12 rounds
What does "KO" stand for in boxing?
Knockout
What is the weight class for boxers weighing less than 126 pounds?
Featherweight
Who was nicknamed “The Greatest” in boxing history?
Mukhammad Ali
Who holds the record for the most heavyweight title defenses?
Joe Louis (25 defenses)
Which boxer was known as “Iron Mike”?
Mike Tyson
Who was the first female boxer inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame?
Christy Martin
Which Filipino boxer is an eight-division world champion?
Manny Pacquiao
When was boxing introduced as an Olympic sport?
1904
Which ancient civilization is known to have practiced early forms of boxing?
Ancient Greece
What was the first boxing rule set called?
The Marquess of Queensberry Rules
Who was the first African American heavyweight champion?
Jack Johnson
What year did the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman take place?
1974
What is the term for intentionally striking an opponent below the belt?
Low blow
What is a “southpaw” stance?
A left-handed stance, with the right hand and foot forward
What does the referee count to if a boxer is knocked down?
10
What is the term for a boxer circling their opponent while throwing jabs?
Ring generalship
What is the primary purpose of headgear in amateur boxing?
To reduce the risk of head injuries
Which boxer starred in the Rocky movies?
Sylvester Stallone portrayed Rocky Balboa, but he is not a professional boxer.
What is a “technical knockout” (TKO)?
When the referee or doctor stops the fight because one boxer cannot continue safely
Who is the youngest heavyweight champion in history?
Mike Tyson (age 20)
Which boxer famously bit his opponent’s ear during a fight?
Mike Tyson (against Evander Holyfield)
What is shadowboxing?
A training technique where a boxer practices punches and movement without an opponent