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My Take
Archie Moore is a fighter whose legend only grows the more you learn about him. He holds the all-time record for knockouts, an absurd number that may never be touched, and he didn't even get a title shot until he was nearly forty. "The Old Mongoose" was a master of defense and ring craft, fighting on into his late forties against much younger men. He also faced both Rocky Marciano and a young Cassius Clay, bridging eras of the sport. To me he embodies boxing's endurance, longevity, patience, and a cunning that made raw youth look reckless by comparison.
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Overview
Archie Moore (December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer and the longest-reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion, holding the title from 1952 to 1962. Nicknamed "The Old Mongoose," he holds the record for the most career knockouts in boxing history. After retiring he appeared in films and television and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Archie Moore
- Name (Japanese)
- アーチー・ムーア
- Reading
- あーちー・むーあ
- Born
- December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998
- Origin
- Mississippi, United States
- Height
- 180cm
- Occupation
- Boxer / Film actor / Television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1990 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- 1958 Sugar Ray Robinson Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie%20Moore
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%81%E3%83%BC%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A2
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470731
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Archie Moore born?
Born December 13, 1913.
When did Archie Moore die?
Died December 9, 1998, aged 84.
Where was Archie Moore from?
Archie Moore was from Mississippi, United States.
What did Archie Moore do?
Archie Moore worked as Boxer, Film actor, Television actor.
How tall was Archie Moore?
Archie Moore was 180 cm.
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