What is Archie Moore's full name?
Archibald Lee Wright
Archie Moore nickname(s):
The Old Mongoose
Archie Moore date of birth:
December 13, 1913
How old was Archie Moore when died?
84
Where was Archie Moore born?
Benoit, Mississippi
When did Archie Moore die?
December 9, 1998
Where did Archie Moore die?
San Diego, California, USA
How tall is Archie Moore?
5' 11" (180 cm)
Archie Moore body shape:
Athletic
What color is Archie Moore's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Archie Moore's ethnicity?
Black
What is Archie Moore nationality?
American
What is Archie Moore's occupation?
Boxer
Archie Moore claim to fame:
Light Heavyweight World Champion (1952–1959 and 1961),
Short Biography
Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1916 – December 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer and the longest reigning Light Heavyweight World Champion of all time (December 1952 – May 1962). He had one of the longest professional careers in the history of the sport. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, Moore holds the record for the most career knockouts (131) in boxing history. Moore was a highly strategical and defensive boxer, with a great chin and blundering power, he ranks #4 on The Ring's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". Moore is rated by prominent boxing website BoxRec as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all-time. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement. He trained boxers such as Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and James Tillis.