Archie Moore

Archie Moore was an American professional boxer who held the World Light Heavyweight Championship for the longest time (December 1952 – May 1962). He had one of the sport's longest professional careers, competing from 1935 to 1963. Moore, nicknamed "The Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, was a highly methodical and defensive boxer with a strong chin and exceptional resilience.

BoxRec ranks Archie Moore as the third greatest pound-for-pound fighter of all time as of December 2020. In addition, he is ranked fourth on The Ring's list of the "100 best punchers of all time." Moore also worked as a trainer for Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and James Tillis after retiring.

Archie Moore, a native of Benoit, Mississippi, was raised in poverty in St. Louis, Missouri. Moore had been denied a shot at the world title for nearly ten years, and he spent the majority of that time fighting on the road with little to show for it. He became interested in African American causes after his days as a fighter were done, becoming a prominent figure in the American Black community. He has made a name for himself as a successful character actor in both television and movies. Moore died at the age of 84 in his adopted hometown of San Diego, California.

Born: December 13, 1913
Died: December 9, 1998

Nationality: American