Joseph Kantor, Isaiah Bly Square Off In Golden Gloves Boxing Match

Joseph Kantor, Isaiah Bly Square Off In Golden Gloves Boxing Match

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9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers the Gloves finals at the New York Guard, attended by 17,000 fans including Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Willkie. It introduces two fighters, Jokhadar, a private first class in the army, and his opponent Isaiah Bly. The fight is described with highlights of the action, including Candor Paxson's performance and the eventual decision in favor of the dusky warrior.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were among the notable attendees at the Gloves finals?

Famous Hollywood actors

The President of the United States

Mr. Wendell Willkie and Mrs. Wilkie

International sports celebrities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the weight category of the fighters in the match?

Heavyweight

Middleweight

147 pounds sub-novice

Lightweight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jokhadar's role in the army?

Private first class

Captain

Sergeant

Lieutenant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is Soldier boy Candor Paxson described in the match?

A strategic thinker

A defensive player

An army siege gun

A swift runner

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the match?

A knockout

A draw

A decision

A technical knockout