26 Knockout Boxing Trivia Quiz Questions & Answers
Ding, ding! Get ready to lace up your gloves and step into the ring of knowledge with our Boxing Trivia Quiz!
Boxing is popular worldwide due to its rich history, intense physicality, and strategic and technical aspects that make each match an extraordinary display of skill, determination, and athleticism.
In this sports quiz, there are five rounds, each with five questions, for a total of 25 points.
With each question, you’ll have the chance to showcase your expertise about the sport, its history, iconic players, legendary tournaments, and even the captivating world of boxing movies.
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Free Boxing Trivia Quiz Questions
Boxing General Knowledge Quiz Questions Round
Get in the ring and test your overall knowledge of the boxing world!
These questions will cover various aspects of the sport, from basic facts to interesting trivias.
1. How many rounds are typically included in a modern professional championship bout?
34812
2. Which of the following is a ruling given in a boxing match when the referee believes one participant can no longer safely compete in the match?
KnockoutTechnical KnockoutNo ContestSubmission
3. How many weight classes are used in professional boxing?
1061712
4. Which punch in boxing features an upward motion from low to high upon contact?
JabCrossHookUppercut
5. Which of the following weight classes are the lightest in boxing?
FlyweightFeatherweightBantamweightLightweight Take a journey through the rich history of boxing with these trivia questions. From historic events to notable milestones, this round will challenge your knowledge of the sport’s evolution over the years.Boxing History Quiz Questions Round
Boxing History Quiz Questions Round
Take a journey through the rich history of boxing with these trivia questions.
From historic events to notable milestones, this round will challenge your knowledge of the sport’s evolution over the years.
1. In what civilization was the sport of boxing invented?
GreeceRomeEgyptBritain
2. Who is considered the “Father of Boxing”?
James FiggJames JeffriesManny PacquiaoWilliam Holland
3. Who was the first African American boxer to become the world heavyweight champion?
Joe MorrisJack JohnsonJoe LouisJames Braddock
4. What legendary arena served as the venue for some of boxing’s biggest fights including Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier in 1971 and Evander Holyfield Vs Lennox Lewis in 1999?
The ThunderdomeMGM GrandCaesar’s PalaceMadison Square Garden
5. The Marquees of Queensberry Rules, the generally accepted ruleset for boxing, was drafted in which year?
1950191018901865 Test your history knowledge with our 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, or 2000s trivia questions and answers. Ready for the third round? Put your boxing fan status to the test with these questions focused on the lives and careers of legendary boxers to see how well you know the boxing greats.Boxer Quiz Questions Round
Boxer Quiz Questions Round
Ready for the third round?
Put your boxing fan status to the test with these questions focused on the lives and careers of legendary boxers to see how well you know the boxing greats.
1. Which boxer holds the record for most knockouts in a career?
Archie MooreBilly BirdMike TysonSam Langford
2. Which famous boxer said he floated like a butterfly and stang like a bee?
George ForemanEvander HolyfieldMuhammad AliMike Tyson
3. Which boxer was the youngest to win the heavyweight title?
Evander HolyfieldMuhammad AliGeorge ForemanMike Tyson
4. In what year did Joe Frazier win the world heavyweight title?
1970197219731975
5. Which boxer held the world heavyweight title for the majority of the 1940s?
Ezzard CharlesJames BraddockJoe LouisRocky Marciano Get ready to go for gold in this round dedicated to boxing in the Olympics. From memorable moments to legendary Olympians, these questions will explore the intersection of boxing and the prestigious Olympic Games.Boxing Olympic Quiz Questions Round
Boxing Olympic Quiz Questions Round
Get ready to go for gold in this round dedicated to boxing in the Olympics.
From memorable moments to legendary Olympians, these questions will explore the intersection of boxing and the prestigious Olympic Games.
1. Which country has won the most gold medals in boxing?
CubaRussiaUnited StatesUnited Kingdom
2. Who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1982 Barcelona Olympic games?
Oscar De La HoyaMarco RudolphLuis OrtizAmir Khan
3. Which country dominated the welterweight division by winning gold at the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics?
USACubaKazakhstanRussia
4. Which two Cuban heavyweight boxers won three consecutive gold medals?
Felix Savon and Teofilo StevensonOdlandier Solis and Osmay AcostaFelix Savon and Odlandier SolisOsmay Acosta and Teofilo Stevenson
5. Who is the only American boxer to win gold more than once?
Evander HolyfieldOscar De La HoyaMuhammad AliClaressa Shields Step into the cinematic world of boxing with this round dedicated to boxing movies. Test your knowledge of iconic boxing films, legendary characters, and unforgettable movie moments that have left a lasting impact on the sport.Boxing Movie Quiz Questions Round
Boxing Movie Quiz Questions Round
Step into the cinematic world of boxing with this round dedicated to boxing movies.
Test your knowledge of iconic boxing films, legendary characters, and unforgettable movie moments that have left a lasting impact on the sport.
1. Who won the Best Actor award for his performance in The Champ in 1931?
Wallace BeeryMickey RooneyJackie CooganJackie Cooper
2. Which boxing movie, starring Hilary Swank shows the life of a female boxer?
The Crowd RoarsSouthpawRaging BullMillion Dollar Baby
3. In which Rocky movie does Rocky fight Ivan Drago to avenge his friend Apollo Creed?
Rocky IIRocky IIIRocky IVRocky V
4. Which actor starred as the main character, Jake LaMotta, in the film Raging Bull?
Sylvester StalloneMickey RooneyRobert DeNiroJake Gyllenhaal
5. Which legendary boxer did Will Smith play in a 2001 biopic?
Mike TysonJoe FrazierJoe LouisMuhammad Ali For movie fans, try our 80s and 90s movie trivia games. How did you do? Check the answers to these boxing quiz questions below and share them with your friends. Answers to the questions are highlighted in bold with interesting boxing facts thrown in between- have fun!Boxing Trivia Quiz Answers
Boxing General Knowledge Quiz Answers
Boxing Trivia Quiz Answers
Answers to the questions are highlighted in bold with interesting boxing facts thrown in between- have fun!
Boxing General Knowledge Quiz Answers
1. How many rounds are typically included in a modern professional championship bout?
34812
2. Which of the following is a ruling given in a boxing match when the referee believes one participant can no longer safely compete in the match?
KnockoutTechnical KnockoutNo ContestSubmission
3. How many weight classes are used in professional boxing?
1061712
4. Which punch in boxing features an upward motion from low to high upon contact?
JabCrossHookUppercut
5. Which of the following weight classes are the lightest in boxing?
FlyweightFeatherweightBantamweightLightweight Boxing Trivia: Flyweight is anyone under 112 pounds. The next heaviest is bantamweight at 118 pounds.Boxing History Quiz Answers
Boxing History Quiz Answers
1. In what civilization was the sport of boxing invented?
GreeceRomeEgyptBritain Boxing Trivia: Boxing was first recorded as a sport in Ancient Greece. It was included in the Olympic games as early as 688 BC.
2. Who is considered the “Father of Boxing”?
James FiggJames JeffriesManny PacquiaoWilliam Holland
3. Who was the first African American Boxer to become the World Heavyweight Champion?
Joe MorrisJack JohnsonJoe LouisJames Braddock Boxing Trivia: Jack Johnson defeated Jim Jefferies in 1910 to win the title. The fight was during the Jim Crow Era and sparked many race riots across the US.
4. What legendary arena served as the venue for some of boxing’s biggest fights including Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier in 1971 and Evander Holyfield Vs Lennox Lewis in 1999?
The ThunderdomeMGM GrandCaesar’s PalaceMadison Square Garden
Boxer Quiz Answers
1. Which boxer holds the record for most knockouts in a career?
Archie MooreBilly BirdMike TysonSam Langford Boxing Trivia: Billy Bird holds the record with 139 knockouts.
2. Which famous boxer said he floated like a butterfly and sting like a bee?
George ForemanEvander HolyfieldMuhammad AliMike Tyson
3. Which boxer was the youngest to win the heavyweight title?
Evander HolyfieldMuhammad AliGeorge ForemanMike Tyson Boxing Trivia: Mike Tyson won the heavyweight title when he was just 20 years old.
4. In what year did Joe Frazier win the world heavyweight title?
1970197219731975
5. Which boxer held the world heavyweight title for the majority of the 1940s?
Ezzard CharlesJames BraddockJoe LouisRocky Marciano Boxing Trivia: Joe Louis held the title from 1937 until 1949 setting the record for the longest title defense in history. Joe Louis successfully defended his title in 25 fights where he scored 21 knockouts.Boxing Olympic Quiz Answers
Boxing Olympic Quiz Answers
1. Which country has won the most gold medals in boxing?
CubaRussiaUnited StatesUnited Kingdom Boxing Trivia: As of the writing of this quiz, the United States has won 50 gold medals in Olympic boxing. Cuba has won 41 gold medals and the United Kingdom has won 20 gold medals.
2. Who won the gold medal in the lightweight division at the 1982 Barcelona Olympic games?
Oscar De La HoyaMarco RudolphLuis OrtizAmir Khan
3. Which country dominated the welterweight division by winning gold at the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 Olympics?
USACubaKazakhstanRussia
4. Which two Cuban heavyweight boxers won three consecutive gold medals?
Felix Savon and Teofilo StevensonOdlandier Solis and Osmay AcostaFelix Savon and Odlandier SolisOsmay Acosta and Teofilo Stevenson Boxing Trivia: Teofilo Stevenson won the gold at the 1972, 1976, and 1980 games while Felix Savon won gold in 1992, 1996, and 2000.
5. Who is the only American boxer to win gold more than once?
Evander HolyfieldOscar De La HoyaMuhammad AliClaressa Shields Boxing Trivia: Claressa Shields is both the first American boxer to win two gold medals and the first American woman to win the gold in boxing.Boxing Movie Quiz Answers
Boxing Movie Quiz Answers
1. Who won the Best Actor award for his performance in The Champ in 1931?
Wallace BeeryMickey RooneyJackie CooganJackie Cooper
2. Which boxing movie, starring Hilary Swank, shows the life of a female boxer?
The Crowd RoarsSouthpawRaging BullMillion Dollar Baby
3. In which Rocky movie does Rocky fight Ivan Drago to avenge his friend Apollo Creed?
Rocky IIRocky IIIRocky IVRocky V
4. Which actor starred as the main character, Jake LaMotta, in the film Raging Bull?
Sylvester StalloneMickey RooneyRobert DeNiroJake Gyllenhaal
5. Which legendary boxer did Will Smith play in a 2001 biopic?
Mike TysonJoe FrazierJoe LouisMuhammad Ali You can also try our 80s and 90s movie trivia games. Thanks for taking our boxing quiz and answers. You may like our other quizzes. Is there a themed quiz you’d like us to make? Tell us in the comments or contact us. Please feel free to use our quiz questions and answers to test your trivia knowledge! There are several ways to play this quiz, such as reading through the questions and writing down your answers in notes on your phone or on paper. You can then check your answers, which are in bold in the answers section. Hosting a quiz? We love playing quizmaster! Why not add this quiz to your own, borrow some rounds or even a few questions? Our Sports Games
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