Ex-heavyweight champion Jack Gardner knocks out Johnny Williams in a British and Empire Heavyweight Title Eliminator

Ex-heavyweight champion Jack Gardner knocks out Johnny Williams in a British and Empire Heavyweight Title Eliminator

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History, Physical Ed, Arts

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers a heavyweight boxing match between Jack Gardner and Johnny Williams in Nottingham, England. Gardner, weighing 217 pounds, dominates the fight, sending Williams to the canvas in the second round. Despite Williams being saved by the bell, Gardner ultimately wins with a knockout in the fifth round. The match is attended by notable figures like Tommy Ford, and both fighters aim for future bouts with champions like Don Cockle and Rocky Marciano. Gardner's victory reaffirms his status as a former heavyweight king.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the weight of Jack Gardner during the match?

200 pounds

217 pounds

250 pounds

230 pounds

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the spectators and had previously fought Joe Lewis?

Johnny Williams

Tommy Ford

Rocky Marciano

Don Cockle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What title are the contestants hoping to challenge for?

British Title

European Title

Intercontinental Title

World Heavyweight Title

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which round did Jack Gardner deliver the final punch?

Fifth round

Fourth round

Third round

Second round

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the match?

Johnny Williams won by knockout

The match was postponed

Jack Gardner won by knockout

The match ended in a draw