COOPER RETAINS TITLES

COOPER RETAINS TITLES

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KG - University

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The video covers a boxing match between Henry Cooper and Joe Erskine, held in Nottingham. Cooper, despite a pre-fight hand injury, successfully defends his British and Empire heavyweight titles. The fight sees Cooper inflicting a cut above Erskine's eye, leading to the referee stopping the match in the ninth round, declaring Cooper the winner.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was defending the British and Empire heavyweight titles in the match?

Henry Cooper

Lesley Mitchell

Joe Erskine

Reg King

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was reported about Henry Cooper before the fight?

He had a new coach

He was feeling unwell

He had hurt his hand

He was overconfident

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which round did Henry Cooper start causing significant damage to Joe Erskine?

Round 5

Round 3

Round 9

Round 7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason the referee stopped the fight?

Joe Erskine's eye injury worsened

Joe Erskine was too tired

Henry Cooper was injured

The crowd was too loud

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Henry Cooper say to Joe Erskine after the fight?

Congratulations

Hard luck

You fought well

Better luck next time