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Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) [1] 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 a light heavyweight boxer who held the world title for over 10 years. He fought 220 bouts, winning 186, with 132 knockouts, and faced legends like Ali, Rademacher, and Durelle.
Archie Moore was a world light-heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1962, who fought 229 times and won 141 by knockout. He also acted in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and wrote an autobiography.
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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.
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Join Rainy Day Boxing for an in depth career tribute to the man that defied the boxing mafia and ruled his division for a decade, Archie Moore.
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May 14, 2018 · Learn about Archie Moore, one of the most colorful and respected figures in the modern history of boxing. He was the world light-heavyweight champion from 1952 to 1962 and fought against legends like Marciano, Clay, and Ali.
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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.
