Discover the rise of boxing in Pakistan through these MCQs, featuring prominent boxers, achievements, and international representation.
Pakistani boxers achievements MCQs
Who is known as the “Pride of Pakistan” in the world of boxing?
a) Muhammad Ali
b) Amir Khan
c) Inam Butt
d) Usman Wazeer
In which weight class did Amir Khan win a silver medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics?
a) Lightweight
b) Welterweight
c) Featherweight
d) Middleweight
What is the nickname of Pakistan’s professional boxer, Muhammad Waseem?
a) Mighty Mo
b) Thunder Punch
c) Peshawar Express
d) Lahore Lion
Which city in Pakistan is known for producing many talented boxers and is often referred to as the “City of Boxers?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Quetta
d) Lyari, Karachi
In which year did Pakistan’s Syed Hussain Shah win a bronze medal in boxing at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
a) 1984
b) 1988
c) 1992
d) 1996
Which legendary Pakistani boxer was known as “The Falcon” and won a gold medal at the 1958 Cardiff Commonwealth Games?
a) Muhammad Ali
b) Hussain Shah
c) Usman Wazeer
d) Mohammad Sadiq
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is the governing body for boxing in Pakistan. When was it founded?
a) 1947
b) 1952
c) 1965
d) 1971
Which weight class does Hussain Shah belong to when he won the bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics?
a) Lightweight
b) Welterweight
c) Featherweight
d) Light heavyweight
What is the maximum number of rounds in professional boxing, including world title bouts, according to the rules of the World Boxing Association (WBA)?
a) 8 rounds
b) 10 rounds
c) 12 rounds
d) 15 rounds
Which city is home to the Amir Khan Boxing Academy, the first of its kind in Pakistan?
a) Lahore
b) Karachi
c) Islamabad
d) Bolton, UK
In professional boxing, what is the duration of each round in a standard match?
a) 2 minutes
b) 3 minutes
c) 4 minutes
d) 5 minutes
Who became the first Pakistani boxer to win a professional fight in Las Vegas in 2016?
a) Inam Butt
b) Muhammad Waseem
c) Amir Khan
d) Qadir Khan
Which boxing weight class typically includes fighters with a maximum weight of 112 pounds (50.8 kg)?
a) Lightweight
b) Welterweight
c) Flyweight
d) Middleweight
The “Thrilla in Manila” was a famous heavyweight boxing match between Muhammad Ali and:
a) Joe Frazier
b) George Foreman
c) Mike Tyson
d) Larry Holmes
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to represent Pakistan at the South Asian Games in 2019?
a) Maria Baloch
b) Kulsoom Hazara
c) Mehrunnisa
d) Sofia Javed
In professional boxing, what is the maximum weight limit for the heavyweight division?
a) No limit
b) 200 pounds (90.7 kg)
c) 220 pounds (99.8 kg)
d) 250 pounds (113.4 kg)
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a medal in an international competition, the South Asian Games in Nepal in 2019?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
What was the nickname of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali?
a) Iron Mike
b) The Greatest
c) The Brown Bomber
d) The Rock
In the sport of boxing, what is the term used for the point at which a boxer has no chance of winning a match due to their inability to continue?
a) Knockout
b) Technical knockout
c) Decision
d) Draw
Who is the youngest British boxer to win an Olympic medal, achieving this feat at the age of 17?
a) Amir Khan
b) Anthony Joshua
c) Joe Calzaghe
d) Lennox Lewis
The boxing glove weight classes, as defined by the International Boxing Association (AIBA), include:
a) 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz
b) 6 oz, 8 oz, 10 oz, 12 oz
c) 10 oz, 12 oz, 14 oz, 16 oz
d) 8 oz, 10 oz, 14 oz, 18 oz
In which year did Amir Khan become the unified WBA (Super) and IBF light-welterweight world champion?
a) 2009
b) 2012
c) 2015
d) 2018
In professional boxing, how many knockdowns can occur in a single round before a fighter is declared knocked out?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is one of the major organizations governing professional boxing. In what year was the WBC founded?
a) 1950
b) 1963
c) 1974
d) 1981
Who is the first Pakistani boxer to win a gold medal in an international competition, the South Asian Games in 1989?
a) Muhammad Waseem
b) Usman Wazeer
c) Hussain Shah
d) Jaffer Shah
In which year did Muhammad Waseem win the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow?
a) 2010
b) 2014
c) 2018
d) 2022
Muhammad Waseem, known as “Falcon Khan,” hails from which city in Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad
d) Faisalabad
What is the maximum number of rounds in an amateur boxing match?
a) 3 rounds
b) 4 rounds
c) 5 rounds
d) 6 rounds
Who is the current President of the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF)?
a) Amir Khan
b) Syed Arif Hasan
c) Muhammad Waseem
d) Raja Suhail
Which Pakistani boxer, known as “The Eagle,” is a gold medalist at the South Asian Games in 1993?
a) Usman Wazeer
b) Muhammad Sajjad
c) Mir Waiz
d) Jaffer Shah
In boxing, what is the term used for a punch that is delivered with the boxer’s lead hand?
a) Uppercut
b) Jab
c) Hook
d) Cross
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a gold medal at the South Asian Games, achieved in Nepal in 2019?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
The “Rumble in the Jungle” was a historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and:
a) Joe Frazier
b) George Foreman
c) Mike Tyson
d) Larry Holmes
In boxing, what does the term “pound-for-pound” refer to?
a) A boxing weight class
b) A type of knockout punch
c) The quality of a fighter relative to their weight division
d) A technique for measuring reach
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch that strikes an opponent below the belt and is considered illegal?
a) Uppercut
b) Low blow
c) Rabbit punch
d) Body shot
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to qualify for the Olympics, competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In which year did Muhammad Waseem turn professional and start his career in the world of professional boxing?
a) 2007
b) 2010
c) 2012
d) 2015
In professional boxing, what is the maximum weight limit for the super middleweight division?
a) 154 pounds (69.9 kg)
b) 160 pounds (72.6 kg)
c) 168 pounds (76.2 kg)
d) 175 pounds (79.4 kg)
Which legendary boxer was known for his catchphrase, “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”?
a) Joe Louis
b) Sugar Ray Robinson
c) Mike Tyson
d) Muhammad Ali
In professional boxing, what is the term for the individual who enforces the rules and ensures the safety of the fighters during a match?
a) Coach
b) Referee
c) Judge
d) Promoter
What is the term for a boxing match in which no winner is declared due to an equal score or lack of a clear winner?
a) Knockout
b) Technical knockout
c) Decision
d) Draw
In boxing, what is the term for a boxer’s lead leg, which is typically opposite their dominant hand?
a) Southpaw
b) Orthodox
c) Jabside
d) Hookside
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a gold medal at the South Asian Games in 2019, held in Nepal?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In boxing, what does the term “knockdown” refer to?
a) A punch that stuns an opponent
b) A punch that lands on the chin
c) A punch that sends the opponent to the canvas
d) A punch that results in a technical knockout
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch delivered with the boxer’s dominant hand?
a) Jab
b) Cross
c) Hook
d) Uppercut
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a bronze medal at the South Asian Games in 2019, held in Nepal?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
The “Fight of the Century” took place in 1971 between Muhammad Ali and which opponent?
a) Joe Frazier
b) George Foreman
c) Mike Tyson
d) Larry Holmes
Which Pakistani boxer won a bronze medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games?
a) Usman Wazeer
b) Muhammad Waseem
c) Amir Khan
d) Hussain Shah
In boxing, what is the term for a punch delivered with an upward motion, often targeting an opponent’s chin?
a) Jab
b) Cross
c) Hook
d) Uppercut
Who is the current Secretary-General of the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF)?
a) Amir Khan
b) Syed Arif Hasan
c) Muhammad Waseem
d) Raja Suhail
In professional boxing, what is the maximum weight limit for the light heavyweight division?
a) 175 pounds (79.4 kg)
b) 200 pounds (90.7 kg)
c) 220 pounds (99.8 kg)
d) 250 pounds (113.4 kg)
Who is the first Pakistani boxer to win a gold medal in the World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Flyweight Championship in 2016?
a) Muhammad Waseem
b) Usman Wazeer
c) Amir Khan
d) Qadir Khan
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch delivered with a looping motion, often targeting an opponent’s head?
a) Jab
b) Cross
c) Hook
d) Uppercut
The “Rumble in the Jungle” took place in which African city?
a) Kinshasa, Congo
b) Lagos, Nigeria
c) Nairobi, Kenya
d) Johannesburg, South Africa
In boxing, what does the term “cornerman” refer to?
a) The referee
b) The fighter’s opponent
c) A member of the fighter’s coaching team in their corner
d) The timekeeper
Muhammad Waseem, the Pakistani professional boxer, belongs to which weight class?
a) Lightweight
b) Flyweight
c) Welterweight
d) Featherweight
In professional boxing, the term “K.O.” stands for:
a) Knockout
b) Knockout Only
c) Knockout Opponent
d) Knockout Opportunity
Who is the first Pakistani boxer to win the South Asian Games gold medal three times consecutively in 1989, 1991, and 1993?
a) Usman Wazeer
b) Muhammad Sajjad
c) Mir Waiz
d) Jaffer Shah
In professional boxing, what is the term for a fight that ends before the scheduled number of rounds due to one fighter being unable to continue?
a) Technical knockout
b) Decision
c) Draw
d) Knockout
Who is the first Pakistani boxer to qualify for the Olympics in 1988?
a) Amir Khan
b) Usman Wazeer
c) Hussain Shah
d) Muhammad Sajjad
In professional boxing, what is the term for the position in which a fighter’s body faces forward with their non-dominant side leading?
a) Orthodox
b) Southpaw
c) Jabside
d) Hookside
Who is the first Pakistani boxer to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal, achieved in 2006 in Melbourne?
a) Amir Khan
b) Muhammad Waseem
c) Usman Wazeer
d) Muhammad Sajjad
In boxing, what does the term “clinch” refer to?
a) A quick, powerful punch
b) A defensive posture
c) A close-range grappling hold
d) A combination of punches
Which boxing weight class typically includes fighters with a maximum weight of 147 pounds (66.7 kg)?
a) Lightweight
b) Welterweight
c) Middleweight
d) Heavyweight
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch delivered with a horizontal motion, often targeting an opponent’s chin?
a) Jab
b) Cross
c) Hook
d) Uppercut
The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) is affiliated with which international boxing organization?
a) World Boxing Association (WBA)
b) International Boxing Federation (IBF)
c) International Boxing Association (AIBA)
d) World Boxing Council (WBC)
In professional boxing, what is the term for a fighter who competes in a weight class below 126 pounds (57.2 kg)?
a) Lightweight
b) Welterweight
c) Featherweight
d) Middleweight
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win an international bout in an international event?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In professional boxing, what is the term for the person responsible for announcing the start and end of each round and maintaining the fight’s official time?
a) Coach
b) Referee
c) Judge
d) Timekeeper
The “Fight of the Century” took place in which American city?
a) New York City
b) Los Angeles
c) Chicago
d) Las Vegas
In professional boxing, the “Big Four” sanctioning bodies include the WBA, WBC, IBF, and:
a) WBO (World Boxing Organization)
b) WBF (World Boxing Federation)
c) WBE (World Boxing Elite)
d) WBJ (World Boxing Junior)
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to represent Pakistan at the Asian Boxing Championships in 2019?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In boxing, what is the term for a punch that sends an opponent to the canvas, typically resulting in a count by the referee?
a) Knockdown
b) Technical knockout
c) Decision
d) Draw
Muhammad Waseem, known as “Falcon Khan,” has held titles in which weight class?
a) Flyweight
b) Featherweight
c) Lightweight
d) Welterweight
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch delivered with a diagonal motion, often targeting an opponent’s side or ribs?
a) Jab
b) Cross
c) Hook
d) Uppercut
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a gold medal in the South Asian Games in 2019, held in Nepal?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In boxing, what does the term “southpaw” refer to?
a) A punch that targets the opponent’s lower body
b) A fighter’s dominant hand
c) A boxer who leads with their non-dominant hand
d) A specific type of punch
Who is the first Pakistani female boxer to win a bronze medal at the South Asian Games in 2019, held in Nepal?
a) Kulsoom Hazara
b) Mehrunnisa
c) Sofia Javed
d) Maria Baloch
In professional boxing, what is the term for the corner of the ring where a fighter’s coaching team is stationed during a match?
a) Neutral corner
b) Opponent’s corner
c) Blue corner
d) Red corner
In professional boxing, what is the term for a punch that is thrown from a distance and covers a lot of ground, often with the intention of surprising the opponent?
a) Haymaker
b) Jab
c) Uppercut
d) Cross
