New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, is The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing by David Scott. What separates a street fight from a boxing match? What link is there between boxing and cubist painting? Scott addresses these questions, and many more, by making daring correlations between the athletic world and the artistic one. He suggests that not only does boxing have intrinsic aesthetic qualities but that these qualities have been influencing artists throughout history. This weeks Tuesday Trivia will try and test that theory by quizzing all you literature buffs on how well versed you are in the sport. In fact we might just call this the “Quiz of the Century.” Good luck readers!!

1.    Who is the only champion in pro boxing history with a  49-0 record?
2.    Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the first time, at Madison Square Garden, on what day?
3.    What did the media name this fight?
4.    Which boxer won the fight?
5.    Which boxer won the 1988 summer Olympic gold medal in Seoul, Korea?
6.    Shane Mosley is the only boxer to defeat which boxing champion, not once but twice?
7.    Who was the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title belt?
8.    How old was he?
9.    Which boxing class is the heaviest?
    A.    Flyweight
    B.    Bantamweight
    C.    Featherweight
10.    George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight champion at what age?

Ok readers, I hope you passed with flying colors! Remember the person with the best score can go toe to toe in the ring with the current heavy weight champion. You know if you want…. Also keep in mind that you can find The Art and Aesthetics of Boxing by David Scott at the UNP website. Have a great day readers!!