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Born on November 12, 1967 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, Michael Moorer is a boxer. Michael Moorer is 58 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Monessen High School. Recorded honors include WBO World Heavyweight Champion, WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion, International Boxing Hall of Fame (2024) and 3 more. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
Michael Moorer fascinates me precisely because he was never a showman. A southpaw out of Brooklyn who opened his career with 22 straight knockouts, he turned brutal efficiency into an art form. Winning world titles four times across two weight classes is staggering, yet he carries the quiet aura of a craftsman rather than a celebrity. His 2024 Hall of Fame induction felt overdue to me. I admire fighters who let their fists do the talking, and Moorer embodied that ethos completely. There is something deeply respectable about a champion who chases mastery over spectacle, and he stands firmly in that lineage.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Michael Moorer
- Name (Japanese)
- マイケル・モーラー
- Reading
- まいける・もーらー
- Born
- November 12, 1967 (age 58)
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- boxer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- Monessen High School
Awards & achievements
- WBO World Heavyweight Champion
- WBO World Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame
- IBF World Heavyweight Champion
- WBA World Heavyweight Champion
- 1988 The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- 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 Michael Moorer born?
Michael Moorer was born on November 12, 1967 and is 58 years old.
Where is Michael Moorer from?
Michael Moorer is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Michael Moorer do?
Michael Moorer works as boxer.
How tall is Michael Moorer?
Michael Moorer is 188 cm tall.
Which high school did Michael Moorer attend?
Michael Moorer attended Monessen High School.
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