Queensbury Rules Pop Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a common punch in boxing?

• Uppercut

• Hook

• Cross

• Pop

• Jab

How long does a competitor have to get back up if he/she is knocked down?

• 10 seconds

• 20 seconds

• 8 seconds

• You're never gonna keep me down.

A competitor that is knocked down must show that he/she can defend him/herself before a fight is allowed to continue.

• True

• False

What happens if neither fighter is able to knock the other one out?

• The fight is considered a draw.

• A panel of judges decides which fighter was the superior boxer based on points.

• A panel of judges assesses which fighter was the superior boxer based on which fighter lost the least amount of blood.

• The fight goes on until one of the fighter's knocks the other unconscious.

How long is a standard round in a boxing match?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 9 minutes

• unlimited

What does TKO stand for?

• Terminal knock out

• Total knock out

• Technical knock out

• Totally killed over

There is no limit to the number of times a boxer can get knocked down during a round, as long as he/she gets up within 10 seconds and can continue to defend themselves.

• True

• False

Why does a boxer engage in a clinch during a fight?

• To attempt to squeeze the air out of their opponent's lungs.

• To tell the opponent something he/she does want anyone else to hear.

• To attempt to lift the opponent up before dropping him/her back to the canvas.

• To prevent the opponent from punching.

Joe Louis was never able to defeat German boxer Max Schmeling.

• True

• False

What is Ali Bomaye?

• The name of the African fighter who defeated George Foreman in Zaire.

• A boxing style popularized by George Foreman in the 1970's.

• A phrase that means "Ali - kill him" in an African tribal dialect.

• A popular diet for boxers when trying to lose weight.