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Top 20 most intriguing Boxing trivia questions to ask using LivePolls

Welcome to the world of boxing! Boxing is a sport that has been around for centuries and is a long-standing tradition amongst athletes of all backgrounds. It has endured the test of time and continues to be a popular spectator sport, as well as a great way to stay in shape and learn self-defense. This trivia template will test your knowledge of boxing – from its history and rules to the greatest boxers and unforgettable matches. Challenge yourself and see how much you really know about the sport!


1) Who was the first heavyweight champion of the world?

  • Joe Louis
  • Jack Dempsey
  • Jake LaMotta
  • Muhammad Ali

2) What was the nickname of Mike Tyson?

  • The Real Deal
  • Iron Man
  • Raging Bull
  • The Baddest Man on the Planet

3) Who was the first boxer to win world titles in four different weight classes?

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Joe Frazier
  • Manny Pacquiao

4) Who defeated Muhammad Ali in “The Rumble in the Jungle”?

  • Sonny Liston
  • Joe Frazier
  • George Foreman
  • Larry Holmes

5) What is the minimum weight class in professional boxing?

  • Cruiserweight
  • Featherweight
  • Middleweight
  • Bantamweight

6) Who won the “Thrilla in Manila”?

  • Joe Frazier
  • George Foreman
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Muhammad Ali

7) What is the maximum weight class in professional boxing?

  • Cruiserweight
  • Light Heavyweight
  • Super Heavyweight
  • Heavyweight

8) Who did Muhammad Ali famously defeat in the “Fight of the Century”?

  • Joe Frazier
  • Mike Tyson
  • Lennox Lewis
  • George Foreman

9) What is the term used for a boxer taking a break from fighting?

  • Suspension
  • Retirement
  • Retreat
  • Layoff

10) Who is the only boxer to win world titles in eight different weight classes?

  • Sugar Ray Leonard
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Floyd Mayweather
  • Manny Pacquiao

11) What is the term for a boxer who fights left-handed even though they are right-handed?

  • Southpaw
  • Lefty
  • Backhand
  • Reversed

12) Who is often referred to as “the greatest of all time” in boxing?

  • Joe Louis
  • Sugar Ray Robinson
  • Mike Tyson
  • Muhammad Ali

13) In which year did professional women’s boxing become legal?

  • 1974
  • 1976
  • 1978
  • 1980

14) Who was the first African-American heavyweight champion of the world?

  • Joe Louis
  • Jake LaMotta
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Mike Tyson

15) What is the name of the scoring system used in most boxing matches?

  • KO System
  • Point Based System
  • 10-point Must System
  • Padding System

16) Who was the first boxer to win heavyweight titles on three separate occasions?

  • Muhammad Ali
  • Evander Holyfield
  • Joe Frazier
  • George Foreman

17) What is the term used when a boxer is knocked down but gets back up within 10 seconds?

  • Knockout
  • Fall
  • Push Down
  • Knockdown

18) What is the name of the protective helmet worn by amateur boxers?

  • Head Guard
  • Face Mask
  • Boxing Helmet
  • Safety Helmet

19) Who was the German heavyweight champion of the world in the 1930s?

  • Max Schmeling
  • Max Baer
  • Jack Dempsey
  • Joe Louis

20) What is the minimum age to compete in professional boxing?

  • 16
  • 18
  • 20
  • 22

Top 3 reasons to use our free Boxing Trivia Template

1) To test your knowledge of the sport of boxing.

2) To challenge your friends and see who can answer the most questions correctly.

3) To learn interesting facts about the sport and its history.