Boxers Tommy Gibbons and Gene Tunney weigh in before their 1925 boxing match in New York City

Boxers Tommy Gibbons and Gene Tunney weigh in before their 1925 boxing match in New York City

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The transcript describes a boxing event where Gibbons and Tony weigh in at 179 and 181.5 pounds, respectively. Later, a large crowd gathers at the Polo Grounds, eager to see Gibbons teach the young Marine a boxing lesson.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of Gibbons during the weigh-in?

179 pounds

180 pounds

175 pounds

181 1/2 pounds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Tony weigh during the weigh-in?

179 pounds

180 pounds

181 1/2 pounds

182 pounds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the boxing match take place?

Wembley Stadium

Polo Grounds

Yankee Stadium

Madison Square Garden

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the crowd's expectation for the match?

To see a draw

To see Tony win

To see a quick knockout

To see Tommy Gibbons give a boxing lesson

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the crowd's reaction to the event?

They were indifferent

They were disappointed

They were convinced they would see a lesson

They were confused