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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).
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 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.
Jun 16, 2023 · The Ring ranked Moore as the fourth greatest puncher of all-time in 2003. Professional Record. Moore has defeated 7 opponents (5 by KO) in World Light Heavyweight Title fights. Moore has a record of 10-2 (6 KOs) in world title fights. Moore has a record of 8-8-1 (2 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions:
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.
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...
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.
