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Posted January 21, 2009 on analbeads's Blog:
C. Gary's Boxing Quiz 2 (nicknames of past champions)
This one is all about famous boxers and their nicknames.
Let's see what you jabronis can do with this?

You are the 39th Yardbarker to take this quiz
1

What was Joe Frazier's nickname?

Joe the Jabber

Peace Hatin'

Terrible

Smokin'

2

What was Roberto Duran's nickname?

El Cholo

Panamanian Pain

Spider

No Mas

3

What was Lennox Lewis' nickname

The Lion

Canadian KO

Sonny Boy

Hair

4

What is the nickname of Floyd Mayweather Jr.?

Speedy

Showtime

Captain Courageous

Money

5

Rocky Marciano's nickname was what?

The Brockton Blockbuster

Bronx Bomber

Brain Waster

Righty

6

Sonny Liston's real name wasn't Sonny, it was a nickname, as was Big Bear. What's his real first name?

Charles

Calvin

Christopher

Craig

7

What is NOT one of Muhammad Ali's nicknames?

The Titan

The Greatest

Louisville Lip

The Champ

8

Tommy Burns, born Noah Brusso, was known as what (given his small-town Canadian heritage)?

Canadian Crusher

The Little Giant of Hanover

Toronto Tornado

Vancouver's Vaunted Smacker

9

What was the nickname of Larry Holmes?

Easton Assassin

Dropper

Easton Beaston

Lovely

10

What is Thomas Hearns' nickname?

Hater

Hitman

Tommy Gun

Cannon

11

What was Joe Louis' nickname?

Sweet

Brown Bomber

Facist Joe

Detroit Digger

12

What is the nickname of Wladimir Klitschko?

Dr. Steel Hammer

Tower of Power

Ukraine Pain

Tall Drink

13

What was Mickey Walker's nickname?

Toy Bulldog

Scissor Hands

Race Car

Stove Top

14

What was the nickname of Aaron Pryor?

Vulture

Falcon

Eagle

Hawk

15

What was Donny Lalonde's nickname

Golden Boy

Gorgeous

Tough Stuff

Maple Leaf Masher

16

What was Jack Dempsey's nickname?

Colorado Kid

The Manassa Mauler

Gentleman

Jabbin'

17

What was the nickname of Ingemar Johansson?

Invincible

Swedish Slugger

Swede and Sour

The Hammer of Thor

18

What was Ken Norton's nickname?

Black Mamba

Black Hercules

Black Knight

Black Busher

19

Max Baer's nickname was what?

Marvelous

Smack Max

Nebraska Night Train

Livermore Larupper

20

What was Michael Spinks' nickname?

Sweet St. Louis

Ahoy Boy

Gold Medal

Jinx

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