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Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American 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.
May 14, 2018 · A rchie Moore was one of the most colorful and respected figures in the modern history of boxing. His professional career, which included well over 200 bouts, spanned from 1936 to 1963 and included matches against Rocky Marciano , Cassius Clay (as Muhammad Ali was then called), and Floyd Patterson .
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 .
Dec 10, 1998 · Archie Moore, the fighter whose legendary career spanned almost three decades and who won the light-heavyweight championship when he was well into his 30's, died yesterday at a hospice...
Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 or 1916- December 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (December 1952 - May 1962).
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.
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...
Mar 9, 2010 · Archie Moore boxed all over the United States, and even traveled to Australia and Argentina in search of prize fights. Still a middleweight, the beginning of Moore’s days as a top boxer began in 1942, when he bounced back from debilitating stomach ulcers and knocked out Shorty Hogue in 2 Rounds.
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