Do You Know About Lloyd Honeyghan?

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    What was Lloyd Honeyghan's nickname as a fighter?

    • Ragamuffin Man
    • The Beauty
    • Britain's Finest
    • The Bomb
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Explore the career of Lloyd Honeyghan, known as the 'Ragamuffin Man', through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on his historic 1986 win, his unique nickname, and more about his contributions to boxing.

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  • 2. 

    In 1986, Lloyd Honeyghan beat Donald Curry to become the which first titleholder in ten years?

    • Heaviest

    • British

    • Oldest

    • Youngest

    Correct Answer
    A. British
    Explanation
    In 1986, Lloyd Honeyghan defeated Donald Curry to become the British titleholder, ending a ten-year drought. This means that he was the first British boxer to hold the title in ten years.

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  • 3. 

    In 1989, Lloyd Honeyghan lost his title to whom after nine rounds and 400 hits?

    • Lennox Lewis

    • Don Curry

    • Marlon Starling

    • Frank Bruno

    Correct Answer
    A. Marlon Starling
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan lost his title to Marlon Starling after nine rounds and 400 hits.

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  • 4. 

    What did Lloyd Honeyghan do with the 1987 WBA belt to protest its apartheid ties?

    • Dump It In The Trash

    • Give It Away

    • Give It Back To The WBA

    • Throw It In The Sea

    Correct Answer
    A. Dump It In The Trash
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan dumped the 1987 WBA belt in the trash to protest its apartheid ties.

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  • 5. 

    What was Lloyd Honeyghan only the second British WBC welterweight champion to do?

    • Fight In The United States

    • Beat A Fighter From Mexico

    • Retire Before Age 30

    • Regain His Title

    Correct Answer
    A. Regain His Title
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan was only the second British WBC welterweight champion to regain his title. This means that after losing the championship, he was able to win it back in a subsequent fight. It is a significant accomplishment in the world of boxing, as it demonstrates the fighter's resilience, determination, and ability to bounce back from defeat.

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  • 6. 

    When did British boxer Lloyd Honeyghan retire from the ring?

    • 1995

    • 1986

    • 1998

    • 1989

    Correct Answer
    A. 1995
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan retired from the ring in 1995.

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  • 7. 

    How many times did Lloyd Honeyghan lose his world boxing title before retiring?

    • Four Times

    • Three Times

    • Twice

    • Once

    Correct Answer
    A. Twice
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan lost his world boxing title twice before retiring. This means that he was able to regain his title after losing it once, but then lost it again before ultimately retiring.

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  • 8. 

    In 1987, Lloyd Honeyghan defended his world boxing title at Wembley against whom?

    • Don Curry

    • Oscar De La Hoya

    • Marlon Starling

    • Johnny Bumphus

    Correct Answer
    A. Johnny Bumphus
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan defended his world boxing title at Wembley against Johnny Bumphus.

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  • 9. 

    Lloyd Honeyghan's web business "Eye of the Tiger" primarily sells what product?

    • Televisions

    • Boxing Lessons

    • Boxing Gloves

    • Phone Service

    Correct Answer
    A. Phone Service
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan's web business "Eye of the Tiger" primarily sells phone service.

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  • 10. 

    What did Lloyd Honeyghan become soon after retiring from boxing?

    • Promoter

    • Mechanic

    • Actor

    • Coach

    Correct Answer
    A. Promoter
    Explanation
    After retiring from boxing, Lloyd Honeyghan became a promoter. This means that he started organizing and promoting boxing matches, using his knowledge and experience in the sport to help other boxers gain recognition and opportunities. As a promoter, he would have been responsible for arranging fights, negotiating contracts, and promoting the events to attract an audience. This career choice is common among retired boxers who want to stay involved in the sport and continue contributing to its growth and success.

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  • 11. 

    Which boxing organization did Lloyd Honeyghan protest for supporting apartheid?

    • WBA

    • WBC

    • IBF

    • WWF

    Correct Answer
    A. WBA
    Explanation
    Lloyd Honeyghan protested against the WBA for supporting apartheid.

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  • 12. 

    What ended the infamous 1986 boxing match between Lloyd Honeyghan and Don Curry?

    • KO

    • Doctor's Advice

    • TKO

    • Intentional Foul

    Correct Answer
    A. Doctor's Advice
    Explanation
    The infamous 1986 boxing match between Lloyd Honeyghan and Don Curry ended due to Doctor's Advice. This means that a medical professional advised to stop the match, most likely due to an injury or concern for the safety of one of the fighters.

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  • 13. 

    Who did Alex Arthur defeat in the tenth round to win his first professional boxing title?

    • Koba Gogoladze

    • Michael Gomez

    • Joan Guzman

    • Dariusz Snarski

    Correct Answer
    A. Dariusz Snarski
    Explanation
    Alex Arthur defeated Dariusz Snarski in the tenth round to win his first professional boxing title.

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