Archie Moore

Archie Moore

Biography: 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). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport, competing from 1935 to 1963. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, he was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Bob Foster, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Earnie Shavers and James Tillis.

Place of Birth: Not available

Birthday: December 13, 1913

Deathday: December 09, 1998

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Known For

The Fortune Cookie
The Fortune Cookie

1966-10-19

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

1960-07-21

The Hanged Man
The Hanged Man

1964-11-18

Breakheart Pass
Breakheart Pass

1975-12-09

And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore
And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore

1967-01-01

The Outfit
The Outfit

1973-10-19

My Sweet Charlie
My Sweet Charlie

1970-01-20

When We Were Kings
When We Were Kings

1996-10-25

Penitentiary II
Penitentiary II

1982-04-02

The Carpetbaggers
The Carpetbaggers

1964-04-08

Cutter
Cutter

1972-01-26

Boxing's Greatest Champions
Boxing's Greatest Champions

1995-03-27

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