CONTESTANTS FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE TRAIN

Billy Thompson, the British lightweight champion from Higgleton, Maine, is preparing to defend his title. He previously won the title in 1948 by knocking out Stan Hawthorne and defended it in 1949 against Harry Hughes. On July 11th, Thompson will face Tommy McGovern in a 15-round fight at the Sunstreet Greyhound Stadium. Both boxers are managed by Benny Huntman, a rare occurrence in title fights. If Thompson wins, he will secure the Lonsdale belt outright.

Where is Billy Thompson from?

• Higgleton, Maine

• London, England

• Dublin, Ireland

• Sydney, Australia

Who did Billy Thompson defeat to win the British lightweight title in 1948?

• Benny Huntman

• Harry Hughes

• Stan Hawthorne

• Tommy McGovern

In which year did Thompson defend his title against Harry Hughes?

• 1947

• 1950

• 1948

• 1949

What is the weight class for the fight between Thompson and McGovern?

• 11 stone 2 pounds

• 8 stone 7 pounds

• 10 stone 5 pounds

• 9 stone 9 pounds

What will Thompson achieve if he wins against McGovern?

• A new championship title

• The Lonsdale belt

• A fight in London

• A rematch with Stan Hawthorne