Cuba's Nino Valdes knocks out Heinz Neuhaus, Germany's heavyweight champ, 1953

Cuba's Nino Valdes knocks out Heinz Neuhaus, Germany's heavyweight champ, 1953

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In Dortmund, Germany, a boxing match took place between Nino Valdez of Cuba and Heinz Neuhaus of Germany, witnessed by 17,000 spectators including Max Schmeling. The match was intense, with Valdez, the third-ranking heavyweight, aggressively challenging Neuhaus, the European titleholder. In the fourth round, Valdez's relentless pressure led to Neuhaus being knocked out for the first time, marking a significant moment in boxing history.

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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?

Dortmund, Germany

Berlin, Germany

Munich, Germany

Havana, Cuba

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the spectators at the boxing match?

Muhammad Ali

Max Schmeling

Rocky Marciano

Joe Louis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the ranking of Nino Valdez in the world during the match?

First

Fourth

Second

Third

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

He had never fought a Cuban opponent.

He had never fought outside Germany.

He had never been knocked out.

He had never lost a match.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which round did Nino Valdez knock out Heinz Neuhaus?

Fifth round

Fourth round

Second round

Third round