Heinz Neuhaus loses to Nino Valdes in 1953 boxing match

Heinz Neuhaus loses to Nino Valdes in 1953 boxing match

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9th - 10th Grade

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In Dortmund, Germany, Nino Valdez of Cuba faced Heinz Neuhaus of Germany in a boxing match attended by 17,000 spectators, including Max Schmeling. The fight reached round four of a scheduled 10-rounder, with Valdez, the third-ranking heavyweight, aggressively challenging Neuhaus, the European title holder. Valdez's pressure led to Neuhaus being knocked down near his corner. Despite getting up at the count of eight, Neuhaus was knocked out by Valdez in two minutes of the fourth round, marking Neuhaus's first KO loss.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the boxing match between Nino Valdez and Heinz Neuhaus take place?

Berlin, Germany

Havana, Cuba

Dortmund, Germany

Munich, Germany

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the audience during the match?

Max Schmeling

Muhammad Ali

Rocky Marciano

Joe Louis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was notable about Heinz Neuhaus's boxing record before this match?

He had never lost a match.

He had never fought outside Europe.

He had never been knocked out.

He was undefeated in Germany.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Nino Valdez employ during the match?

Defensive counter-punching

Aggressive offense

Constant movement around the ring

Waiting for Neuhaus to tire

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which round did Nino Valdez knock out Heinz Neuhaus?

Fifth round

Fourth round

Third round

Second round