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Test your knowledge with our boxing trivia questions and answers!

We all know that boxings is the greatest sport in the world but how much do you really know about the sport? We are going to pose to you, some of the toughest questions we could think of, in an effort to really put your trivia knowledge to the test! Remember the answers to dazzle your friends with your new-found knowledge, and remember the info text time you are looking at the popular Sbat boxing tips before you place a bet. You never know it might help! Now read on to answer the questions, and remember, no cheating!

Q: What is the heaviest out of these three classes of boxing? Bantamweight, featherweight, flyweight?

A: The answer is featherweight with a maximum weight limit of 57 kg.

Q: Which famous boxer won his first defence title in over 21 years back in 1995?

A: The answer is the famous George Foreman. Did you know that George has made more money from his famous grills that he ever did during his boxing career?

Q: What is the nickname of the world famous, heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield?

A: “Real Deal”

Q: What is the nickname of the famous Pernell Whitaker?

A: The EVER so manly, “Sweet Pea”!

Q: What was the name of the boxer that pocketed a cool £25 million in 1995 for a bout that only lasted 89 seconds?

A: The infamous Mike Tyson

Q: Who lost for the first time in his career to the relatively unknown Frankie Randall?

A: Julio Cesar Chavez

Q: Which of the boxing classes has a weight restriction of 190 lbs?

A: Cruiserweight

Q: Which world famous boxing legend converted to Islam and changed his name part-way through his career?

A: Muhammad Ali

Q: Which boxing legend holds the record for defending his title against two boxing superstars- Larry Holmes and George Foreman?

A: Evander Holyfield

Q: What expression is promoter Don King famous for saying?

A: “Only in America”

Q: What is the percentage chance of suffering brain damage in professional boxing?

A: 87%

Q: When talking about Muhammad Ali- which boxer said he wanted him “like a hog wants slop”?

A: Joe Frazier

So, how did you do on our tough test of boxing trivia? Did you get them all right or do you need to brush up some of your boxing knowledge? Whether you are placing a bet, watching with friends, or consider yourself as a bit of an amateur boxer yourself, there is no doubt that it is one of, if not the best game in the world.