Core boxing and combat sports rules, weight classes, and notable historical facts, one concept or fact per card.
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- What happens when a boxer is knocked down?
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The referee counts to 10; if the boxer rises before 10, the fight continues; if not, it is a knockout
- What is a clinch in boxing?
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When both boxers tie up each other's arms to prevent punching, often to slow momentum or rest briefly
- How long is each round in professional boxing?
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Three minutes for men, two minutes for women
- What is a low blow in boxing?
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A punch below the beltline, which is illegal and can result in warnings or disqualification
- What is the maximum weight for a heavyweight boxer?
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There is no upper weight limit; any boxer over 200 pounds is heavyweight
- What is the maximum weight for a light heavyweight boxer?
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175 pounds (79.4 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a middleweight boxer?
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160 pounds (72.6 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a welterweight boxer?
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147 pounds (66.7 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a lightweight boxer?
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135 pounds (61.2 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a featherweight boxer?
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126 pounds (57.2 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a bantamweight boxer?
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118 pounds (53.5 kilograms)
- What is the maximum weight for a flyweight boxer?
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112 pounds (50.8 kilograms)
- What was Muhammad Ali's birth name?
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Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
- In what year did Mike Tyson bite Evander Holyfield's ear?
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1997, during their rematch for the WBA heavyweight title
- How many professional fights did Rocky Marciano win without a loss?
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49 wins, 0 losses, 0 draws