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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What did the Queensberry Rules emphasize in boxing?

<p>Skill and agility (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Lightweight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Light heavyweight (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which weight category is the heaviest among the following options?

<p>Heavyweight (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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