ESB Trivia Challenge

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Boilermaker, Dec 4, 2010.


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  1. Bukkake

    Bukkake Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I thought there could be only one answer (Walker) to question 8, but since you also accept Ketchel and O'Brian - then, apparently, our man didn't have to be a former champ at the time he accomplished this feat.

    If that's the case, there are at least 3 other champions, who met 4 world champions at W, M, LH and H in less than 2 years:

    Tommy Loughran: Latzo, Walker, McTigue, Braddock
    Harry Greb: Walker, Flowers, Rosenbloom, Tunney
    Pete Latzo: Dundee, Flowers, Rosenbloom/Loughran, Braddock
     
    Bukkake, Dec 6, 2010
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  2. Rasch

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    Is it Joey Maxim?

    Either

    Robinson (WW/MW), Charles (HW), Moore (LHW) in 12 month period

    or

    Robinson, Olson, Moore, Patterson in under 3 years

    :bbb
     
    Rasch, Dec 6, 2010
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  3. hhascup

    hhascup Boxing Addict Full Member

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    3. How many coloured fighters did John L Sullivan defend the world title against?

    This has to be some kind of trick question.

    Sullivan fought Alf Greenfield twice. Also, Herbert (Maori) Slade mother was native Maori.

    If you want to get technical, we are all coloured in some way or another.
     
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  4. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I think we just have question 7 left to answer correctly. Incidentally, All of these answers can be found from within the pages of ESB.
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 6, 2010
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  5. Rasch

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    Unification with Jeffries? Is it the world champion wrestler of the time? :?
     
    Rasch, Dec 6, 2010
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  6. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Nice try, but this isnt what i was looking for. I am tempted to put the answers up now but I think i might give a little extra time.
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 6, 2010
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  7. hhascup

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    I know Joe Walcott issued several challenges to Jeffries
     
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  8. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    It is true that Joe Walcott issued several challenges, but Jim Jeffries was not capable of dropping the weight and "unifying" the titles. I must admit, i didnt think that this question would be the one to cause the most problems. I am getting quite excited that i might have stumped Hhascup. Maybe it is time for you guys to "tap out"?
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 7, 2010
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  9. Rasch

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    I tapped out ages ago and I'm still not sure which are right or wrong answers in this thread! :?

    What is the answer to the Sullivan question about coloured opponents?
     
    Rasch, Dec 7, 2010
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  10. hhascup

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    Don't tell me that it's Jack Johnson, as he was the Black Heavyweight Champion at the time, But that would be too easy, I think, or it could even be Joe Jeanette.

    If it's not them, the only fighters I can think of is Kid McCoy, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien or even Tommy Ryan.

    If it's not one of them, we might need some hints to pin it down some.
     
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  11. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    No, none of the above.

    It is hard to give a hint without giving away the answer. I dont think it is obvious, but when you think about it, it would be.

    If this fight had taken place, Jeffries, i think would have been a huge betting favourite but i doubt he would have been the crowd favourite and probably not even the main draw!
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 8, 2010
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  12. Bukkake

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    I believe Joe Grim challenged Jeff on more than one occasion - but of course it's difficult to see, what kind of "unification", such a mismatch would involve. Just a shot in the dark, really... now that all sensible options seem to have been exhausted!
     
    Bukkake, Dec 8, 2010
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  13. Boilermaker

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    No Not Joe Grim. Are you really sure that all sensible options are exhausted? There is one left. I might answer this tomorrow, if no one guesses it, or objects to it.
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 8, 2010
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  14. hhascup

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    How about John L. Sullivan or Shot Put Champion Ralph Rose

    Is this guy even a boxer that your looking for?

    If not, George Hackenschmidt or William Muldoon could also be what your looking for.
     
    hhascup, Dec 8, 2010
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  15. Boilermaker

    Boilermaker Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    John L Sullivan was the answer i was looking for.

    John L Sullivan was, of course, the official World Champion under London Prize Ring rules. John L Sullivan chased a unification match under either set of rules, including LPR but this was denied. Obviously Sullivan needed the money at the time.
     
    Boilermaker, Dec 9, 2010
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