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- Born: December 13, 1913
- Birthplace: Benoit, Mississippi
- Birth name: Archibald Lee Wright
- Nickname: The Old Mongoose
- Died: December 9, 1998
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches
- Weight: 168 pounds up to 175 pounds
- Division: Light Heavyweight
- Record: 185-23-11
- Record: Wins - 185
- Losses: 23
- Wins by KO: 141
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
- Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1980
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Archie Moore, also known as, Archie "The Old Mongoose" Moore was a light heavyweight boxing champion who held the title from 1952 until 1959. He engaged in over 200 fights in a career that lasted more than a quarter of a century and has more recorded knockouts than any other boxer in the history of the sport.
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Greatest Victories
In 1952, Moore won his first Light Heavyweight title, defeating Joey Maxim by unanimous decision. Maxim only held the title for six months prior to fighting Moore, and he would lose both rematches against "The Old Mongoose" in the remaining six years of his career.In 1955, Bobo Olson challenged Moore for the title. Though Olson was favored to win, Moore knocked him out early in the third round.
Historical Knock Outs
Before being knocked out in the ninth round, Moore was able to get a punch in, knocking down undefeated world heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano.Moore was knocked out by heavyweight champions Floyd Patterson in round five and Muhammad Ali in round four.
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Archie Moore on Amazon
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ARCHIE MOORE AUTOGRAPHED BOXING PHOTO VS JOEY MAXIM (BOXING) - $40.00
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The Red Skelton Collection with Archie Moore - $16.95
The Red Skelton Collection with Arcie Moore is 53 min long and in B&W More Movie memories from the gifted comedian.Amazon
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The Ageless Warrior: The Life of Boxing Legend Archie Moore - $24.95
In the long history of professional boxing there was only one man who fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali. There was only one man who recorded an astounding 141 professiona...Amazon
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Archie Moore Questions
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Roger Moore is 82 today. What is your favorite James Bond movie with Moore? 8 AnswersMy favorite was "View to a Kill" The movie came out in 1985. Grace Jones was in it and she played a bodyguard who betrays the evil villain Christopher Walken w... read more -
What happened to Tyria Moore? 1 AnswerShe's most likely to be living in an undisclosed to the public location, under a fake name to help prevent people from finding her (and doing her harm). I can't... read more -
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Is Mandy Moore married? 1 AnswerPeople reports that on March 10, 2009, Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams applied for a marriage license at the Chatham County Probate office in Savannah. read more
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Archie Moore Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'11"
- Reach: 75"
- Stance: Orthodox
- Division: Light Heavyweight
- Record: Wins - 185
- Losses - 23
- Wins By KO - 141
Archie Moore Timeline
- December 13, 1913: Born
- 1935: KO's Billy Sims In 2nd Round Of First Professional Fight
- 1939: Loses On Points To Fringe Contender Teddy Yarosz
- 1939: Suffers Another Defeat On Points To Shorty Hogue
- 1941: Retires From Boxing
- 1942: Returns To The Ring And TKO's Shorty Hogue In Their Rematch In The 2nd Round
- 1943: Loses A 10 Round Decision To Aaron Wade
- 1946: Fringe Contender Ezzard Charles
- 1949: Defeats Future Light Heavyweight Champion Harold Johnson By Unanimous Decision
- 1952: Wins The Light Heavyweight Title With A Unanimous Decision Over Joey Maxim
- 1956: Moves Up A Weight Class To Fight Rocky Marciano But Loses By KO In 9th Round
- 1956: Challenges Floyd Patterson For The Heavyweight Title But Is KO'ed In 5th Round
- 1962: KO'd by Cassius Clay
- 1963: Retires From Boxing For The Last Time
- 1990: Inducted Into International Boxing Hall Of Fame
- December 9, 1998: Dies
Archie Moore Merchandise
- Webgalleria: Archie Moore Memorabilia
- Amazon.com: Archie Moore
- eBay: Archie Moore Auctions
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"It is important to minister WITH people, not just TO people." Archie Poulos, Cross Cultural Church Planter & Lecturer Moore College, Syd.
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