Archie Moore

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

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