Boxing History and Regulations Quiz
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What is French boxing called?

  • Savate (correct)
  • Capoeira
  • Muay Thai
  • Karate
  • Who was the first recognized Heavyweight Champion in boxing?

  • John Broughton
  • James Figg (correct)
  • John Sholto Douglas
  • John Graham Chambers
  • In which century did the Queensberry Rules come into use?

  • 18th Century
  • 17th Century
  • 19th Century (correct)
  • 16th Century
  • What metal-studded leather hand covering did boxers wear in ancient Rome?

    <p>Cestus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who formulated a set of rules standardizing some practices in boxing around 1743?

    <p>John Broughton</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Queensberry Rules emphasize in boxing?

    <p>Skill and agility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a boxer fails to square off within 30 seconds according to Broughton's Rules?

    <p>The fighter is considered beaten</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are the intervals of rest between rounds in matches governed by Queensberry Rules?

    <p>1 minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard size of a boxing ring according to the Queensberry Rules?

    <p>24ft on each side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Canvas in a boxing ring?

    <p>To protect against broken falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What structural component is used for accessing the ring in boxing matches?

    <p>Ring Stairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the red and blue corners reserved for in a boxing ring?

    <p>Boxers' corners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weight category includes boxers who weigh between 126 and 135 pounds?

    <p>Lightweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In boxing, which weight classification comes after Middleweight but before Welterweight?

    <p>Light heavyweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A boxer who competes in the Featherweight category typically weighs around how many pounds?

    <p>145-155 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weight range for boxers in the Bantamweight category?

    <p>116-125 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which weight category is the heaviest among the following options?

    <p>Heavyweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Boxers classified as Welterweight typically weigh between which of the following ranges?

    <p>135-147 pounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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