Boxing match between Giulio Rinaldi & Archie Moore

Boxing match between Giulio Rinaldi & Archie Moore

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Sports, History, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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In a boxing match at the Olympic Sports Palace in Rome, Julio Rinaldi defeated Archie Moore in a 10-round non-title bout. Despite Moore's initial dominance, Rinaldi made a strong comeback, leading to Moore's first defeat in 19 fights. Moore, recently stripped of his light heavyweight title, still holds the title in some areas and offers Rinaldi a title bout in June.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the boxing match between Julio Rinaldi and Archie Moore take place?

Wembley Stadium

Madison Square Garden

Tokyo Dome

Olympic Sports Palace, Rome

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Archie Moore weigh during the match, and how did it affect him?

180 pounds, and it made him stronger

190 pounds, and it slowed him down

195 pounds, and it had no effect

185 pounds, and it made him faster

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was significant about Rinaldi's victory over Moore?

It was Moore's first defeat in 19 fights since 1956

The match ended in a draw

Moore was disqualified for cheating

It was Rinaldi's first professional match

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to Archie Moore's light heavyweight title?

He was stripped of it by the National Boxing Association

He lost it to Rinaldi

He retained it in all jurisdictions

He voluntarily gave it up

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Archie Moore offer Julio Rinaldi after the match?

A title bout in June

A training session

A rematch in July

A retirement match