- Born
- Died
- Birth nameArchibald Lee Wright
- Nicknames
- The Old Mongoose
- Moogoose
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 or 1916- December 9, 1998) was an American professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time (December 1952 - May 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, Moore was a highly strategic and defensive boxer, with a strong chin and unusual resilience. As of December 2020, BoxRec ranks Moore as the third greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time. He also ranks fourth on The Ring's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and James Tillis.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bonitao
- SpousesJoan Hardy(August 21, 1956 - December 9, 1998) (his death, 5 children)Elizabeth A. Thorton (2 children)
- ChildrenRenaElizabethArchie Jr.BillyAnthony
- Holds the record for most knockouts by a professional fighter, 145.
- Was brother-in-law of Sidney Poitier.
- Memorable for his excellent portrayal of the runaway slave Jim, in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960).
- Had a boxing-glove shaped swimming pool at his home in San Diego.
- Appeared on the TV show, You Bet Your Life (1950) after his knockout loss to Rocky Marciano. Moore told host Groucho Marx that he wanted a rematch with Marciano. Marciano retired and the rematch never took place.
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