Archie Moore
Born December 13, 1913·Died December 9, 1998 (at 84)·Benoit, Mississippi, USA·Male
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.
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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.
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Filmography
25 credits across 25 titlesActing
17 creditsAs self
8 creditsTalk shows, festival coverage and documentary appearances, kept out of the acting list.
