SUGAR RAY ROBINSON

SUGAR RAY ROBINSON

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The video covers a boxing match in Berlin between Sugar Ray Robinson, the world middleweight champion, and German boxer Gerhard Hecht. The match starts normally but becomes controversial when Robinson delivers a blow that leaves Hecht in pain. The fight resumes, and Robinson's actions lead to further controversy, resulting in a no-decision ruling. The crowd becomes irate, necessitating police protection for Robinson.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the fight between Sugar Ray Robinson and Gerhard Hecht take place?

New York

Berlin

London

Paris

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of Gerhard Hecht after receiving a blow from Robinson?

He protested to the referee

He continued fighting

He was knocked out immediately

He held his back in pain

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main controversy surrounding Robinson's punch?

It was a punch after the bell

It was a headbutt

It was a kidney punch

It was a low blow

4.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the final decision regarding the match?

Robinson won by knockout

Hecht was declared the winner

The match was ruled a no decision

Robinson was disqualified

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Sugar Ray Robinson need police protection after the match?

The crowd was irate

He was disqualified

He was injured

Hecht's fans wanted an autograph