Legends of Sports: Muhammad Ali
The greatest trivia game about "The Greatest of All Time."
15 questions · Published November 7, 2022
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
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1. Who fought Muhammad Ali in the boxing match known as the "Thrilla in Manila"?
The "Thrilla in Manila," a name derived from Muhammed Ali's rhyming taunt of his opponent, was the third of three matches between Ali and Joe Frazier. The October 1, 1975, bout is considered one of the best and most brutal fights in boxing history.
- Multiple Choice
2. Muhammad Ali's legendary career began when he won the 1960 Olympic boxing gold medal in ___________.
At just eighteen years old, Cassius Clay won all five of his fights during the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, bringing home the gold medal.
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3. The loudmouthed but eloquent Muhammad Ali once stated, "If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and ______."
Humility was never Muhammad Ali's strong suit- "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- so he would use his boasts to intimidate opponents. To this end, he famously said, "If you even dream of beating me, you better wake up and apologize."
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4. What seemingly unrelated incident inspired Muhammad Ali to take up boxing when he was still a pre-teen?
When Cassius Clay was twelve years old, his prized bicycle was stolen. A Louisville, Kentucky, police officer and boxing coach named Joe E. Martin overheard the boy saying he was going to "whup" the thief. Martin told Clay that he'd better learn how to box first.
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5. Who was the last fighter that Muhammad Ali defeated in a professional bout?
On February 15, 1978, Muhammad Ali lost to Leon Spinks in a split decision. Nine months later, they had a rematch, which Ali won by unanimous decision. It was the last victory of Ali's career; he only fought twice more, losing both matches.
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