Pass the Parcel Quiz.

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Lets see if it catches on.

To start: Heavyweight journeyman Jesse Fergusson has fought 11 past/future World Champions and lost to 10 of them, which did he not lose to?

John, Gent

Afraid not, and sorry no link in the phrase busy bee, I was just trying to add a little substance to the question and couldnt think of another word !

Thanks Lads

Rodders

9 in a month is crazy. I know Zivic had 3 in a week once, could it be him?

Is it Battling Levinsky Rodders ??

I know he had around 40 fights in one year, fits the bill about being tough only stopped by Jack Dempsey

Jimmy Stuart wrote:Is it Battling Levinsky Rodders ??

I know he had around 40 fights in one year, fits the bill about being tough only stopped by Jack Dempsey

Great Answer, Jimmy.

Thats the one, fought 9 times in January 1914, quite incredible really.

well done

Rodders

Afternoon gents I think I'll try and get this restarted and see if anyone is interested before someone gets banned for trying to kill D4.

Question is who is a more accurate puncher Manny or Floyd? I'm kidding of course. Anyway real question what 2 boxers are tied for the record of most title defences won by KO and how many are they tied on?

I'm pretty sure that Chavez is one of the names you're looking for. I know his 37 title fights are a record, so there's a good chance he'll apply to this question, too. As for the other guy, I'll take a guess at Joe Louis, so that would make the figure 22 successful title defences by knockout?

I'd say Louis and someone else on 22?

Correct 2 fighters but wrong number

Wrong number?

Well Louis did have 22 title defences by knockout

I had 21 as his number, I'll take your word for it then as it is correct.

Right...So is it my turn then?

Yes it is

I only have Chavez on 17 or am I being too pedantic again

Right then, erm...

Who was Argentina's first world champion? Apologies, can't think of any decent questions off the top of my head right now.

imperialghosty wrote:Wrong number?

Well Louis did have 22 title defences by knockout

I make it 21.

He made twenty five successful defences. Farr, Godoy and Walcott each took him the distance, and he beat Buddy Baer on a DQ first time out.

I'll go for Pascuel Perez as first Argentine champ.

I counted 21 for Chavez. Also I think the Joe Louis confusion comes from his fight with Johnny Davis I'm not sure if that was a title fight or not.

On you go Windy

Right you are Windy, Perez was the first champion from Argentina. Bit of a 'loosener', that one.

Okay, Chris, I'll set another another ' loosener ' which shouldn't be too difficult.

The greatest recorded weight differential was how much, and who were the fighters involved ?

Not sure of weight but Ketchel - Johnson

The Galveston Giant wrote:Not sure of weight but Ketchel - Johnson

I'm afraid not, Galveston, though as a title fight that must be up among the bigger ones.

Haye vs Valuev? That was a silly amount

One of Gabe Brown's fights must be near, he's upwards of 360 pounds of solid fat sometimes.

Valuev vs Holyfield/Haye must be close for a title fight.

bellchees wrote:Haye vs Valuev? That was a silly amount

Believe it or not, bellchees, this one even tops that one.

Butterbean vs anyone? or is it title fights only?

Must be a Butterbean fight?

Scottrf wrote:One of Gabe Brown's fights must be near, he's upwards of 360 pounds of solid fat sometimes.

Valuev vs Holyfield/Haye must be close for a title fight.

I'll have to check his record, Scott, since it's possible that he's broken the record of the guys I'm thinking of. Until then I'm going to hold out for the guys I have in mind.

bellchees wrote:Butterbean vs anyone? or is it title fights only?

took the words out of my mouth

I believe Carnera outweighed Loughran by something in the region of 90 lb, but given that you say the 98 lb between Haye and Valuev isn't the record, then nor can that be. Stumped at the moment, although will probably be feeling a bit daft soon as you reckoned this one would be easy!

I've counted Chavez and still come to 17 but moving on

88Chris05 wrote:I believe Carnera outweighed Loughran by something in the region of 90 lb, but given that you say the 98 lb between Haye and Valuev isn't the record, then nor can that be. Stumped at the moment, although will probably be feeling a bit daft soon as you reckoned this one would be easy!

Was trying to think of Carnera fights myself but you've took him out the picture at least

Fitzsimmons/Dunkhorst?

Jack Dempsey v Jess Willard

imperialghosty wrote:Fitzsimmons/Dunkhorst?

Bingo !

A massive 140lb. difference, but Fitz knocked him out in two rounds.

Bigger than any differential between Gabe Brown and any opponent. HOWEVER, Butterbean outweighed his last opponent by 145lb., ( I had to check that one, ) so I guess it depends on whether we consider him to be a genuine pro as to who gets the nod.

Fairest way is for both of you to set a question. My mistake, and I apologize.

Hey, Ghosty, your Chavez point was no more pedantic than mine about Louis' 21 defences by kayo.

As the question doesn't specify that it has to be a title bout, I'll stick with Valuev and pick one of his opponents from before his title days. Barrett and Etienne are the only two I can think of before he took the WBA belt in 2005, so I'll guess at them and take another wild guess with regards to the weight differential; 110 lb?

Mandy Dingle v Tricia Dingle.. weight difference 137 lb

Incidentally, agree with Ghosty on 17, with an additional technical decision and retirement.

Maybe I counted his winning new belts in which case my mistake. Also I got Butterbean outweighing Daniel White by 170lbs!

bellchees wrote:Maybe I counted his winning new belts in which case my mistake. Also I got Butterbean outweighing Daniel White by 170lbs!

Yes I'm really sorry about that one, bellchees. I totally forgot Butterbean, I'm afraid.

I much prefer answering than setting the questions anyway

Away you go Bellchees

Butterbean 417½ vs Joe Siciliano 313½

Reinforced ring?

imperialghosty wrote:I much prefer answering than setting the questions anyway

Away you go Bellchees

You, Sir, are as much a gentleman as I am buffoon for overlooking Butterbean.

I'd personally overlook Butterbean as I don't really take his career seriously but what can you do

I've also run out of questions to ask for the time being

Scottrf wrote:Butterbean 417½ vs Joe Siciliano 313½

Reinforced ring?

I should hope so Scott

I cant think of a decent question so if anyone has one fire away.

Which was the first world title bout in which a black referee was used?

88Chris05 wrote:Which was the first world title bout in which a black referee was used?

Walcott v Charles, with Zach Clayton as third man, I'd reckon, Chris.

You're certainly on form today, Windy. Over to you.

HumanWindmill wrote:

88Chris05 wrote:Which was the first world title bout in which a black referee was used?

Walcott v Charles, with Zach Clayton as third man, I'd reckon, Chris.

Glad someone knows there stuff, didn't know where to start, be kind Windy.