A CHAMPION RETIRES

A CHAMPION RETIRES

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The video covers the retirement of Joe Louis, a legendary heavyweight boxing champion who held the title for 11 years and defended it 25 times. He retires undefeated, having won the championship from Jimmy Braddock in 1937. The video includes a brief interview where Louis confirms he will not return to the ring, despite potential lucrative offers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is reporting the news about Joe Louis's retirement?

Joe Louis

Geoffrey Sumner

Jimmy Braddock

Gene Tunney

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many years did Joe Louis hold the heavyweight champion title?

20 years

15 years

11 years

5 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times did Joe Louis defend his championship title?

25 times

15 times

20 times

30 times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From whom did Joe Louis win the heavyweight title?

Gene Tunney

Max Schmeling

Rocky Marciano

Jimmy Braddock

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Joe Louis's response to the idea of returning to the ring?

He is considering it.

He is certain he will not return.

He plans to return soon.

He is undecided.