Boxing Comprehension Quiz You can do this quiz online or print it on paper. It tests reading comprehension of the Boxing page. 1. Carvings show fist-fighting 5,000 years ago in ancient Egypt Greece Sumeria a) Egypt b) Greece c) Sumeria 2. In bare-knuckled boxing, fighters didn't wear shorts gloves boots a) shorts b) gloves c) boots 3. The London Prize Ring rules were introduced in 1743 1867 1908 a) 1743 b) 1867 c) 1908 4. At the Olympic Games we can watch amateur boxing professional boxing kick boxing a) amateur boxing b) professional boxing c) kick boxing 5. In professional boxing, one round usually lasts for two minutes three minutes four minutes a) two minutes b) three minutes c) four minutes 6. If all the judges agree on the winner, it's a clear decision split decision unanimous decision a) clear decision b) split decision c) unanimous decision 7. A rising punch thrown with the rear hand is a jab a hook an uppercut a) a jab b) a hook c) an uppercut 8. Evading punches by bending the legs and lowering the head is called bobbing weaving swaying a) bobbing b) weaving c) swaying 9. Muhammad Ali was the World Heavyweight Champion three times four times five times a) three times b) four times c) five times 10. Muhammad Ali said that he floats like a butterfly and stings like an ant a bee a mosquito a) an ant b) a bee c) a mosquito Your score is: Correct answers:
