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Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American catch wrestler and professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (1952 – 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963.
Archie Moore was an American boxer, world light-heavyweight champion from Dec. 17, 1952, when he defeated Joey Maxim in 15 rounds in St. Louis, Mo., until 1962, when he lost recognition as champion for failing to meet Harold Johnson, the leading 175-lb (80-kg) challenger.
It was in the fourth round that Williams staggered Moore with a terrific left hook which had him reeling at the bell. Moore came on in the fifth to even matters. Archie came on in the sixth to gain the lead as he landed with both hands.
Jan 12, 2018 · Archie Moore to this day holds the record for the most knockouts in boxing history with an astonishing 132 KOs. He held the light heavyweight title for ten years, losing it at the age of...
Apr 19, 2024 · The vast chalk drawing is the centrepiece of Archie Moore's installation, kith and kin, Australia's representative exhibition for the 60th Venice Biennale, which opens to the public today.
Oct 27, 2022 · Archie Moore was both the oldest and longest reigning light heavyweight champion in all time history. Despite the fact nobody really knows how old he was or how many times he fought. The old ...
Jun 16, 2023 · Moore has a record of 8-8-1 (2 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions: Won against Harold Johnson (4 times), Joey Maxim (3 times), Bobo Olson . Lost against Teddy Yarosz , Ezzard Charles (3 times), Harold Johnson , Rocky Marciano , Floyd Patterson , Muhammad Ali .
Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, Moore holds the record for the most career knockouts (131) in boxing history.
Archie Moore was an enduring sort in the most literal sense. The Old Mongoose fought for 27 years. Consider that he made his professional debut during the Depression, got his first title shot...
ARCHIE MOORE fought for an incredible 27 years and knocked out more opponents -- 141 victims -- than anyone else in the history of boxing. He became the light heavyweight champion at the age of 39 and is the only man to have fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali.
