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Archie Moore

Archie Moore

β€œThe Old Mongoose”
Boxing record: 186-23-10, 1 NC (132)
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Benoit, Mississippi, U.S.

Best fights of Archie Moore

Over 28 years as a professional, Archie Moore compiled a 186-23-10 (132) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Archie Moore KOs Harold Johnson in their 5th fight

    On August 11, 1954 Archie Moore defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Harold Johnson. It was their fifth meeting. Moore was 40 years old with a record of 146-19-8, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 47-5. Moore was on a 18-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Harold Johnson via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.

  2. 2. Archie Moore draws with Eddie Booker

    On February 21, 1941 Archie Moore faced Eddie Booker. Moore was 27 years old with a record of 47-5-3, and Booker was 23 with a record of 44-2-4. Moore was coming off a loss, while Booker was on a 7-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.

  3. 3. Archie Moore draws with Eddie Booker in their 2nd fight

    On December 11, 1942 Archie Moore fought Eddie Booker for the USA California State middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Moore was 28 years old with a record of 53-5-4, and Booker was 25 with a record of 60-3-7. Both Moore and Booker were on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.

  4. 4. Archie Moore defeats Joey Maxim

    On December 17, 1952 Archie Moore fought Joey Maxim for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Moore was 39 years old with a record of 133-19-8, and Maxim was 30 with a record of 78-18-4. Moore was on a 5-fight winning streak and Maxim was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moore won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.

  5. 5. Archie Moore defeats Joey Maxim in their 2nd fight

    On June 24, 1953 Archie Moore defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Joey Maxim. It was their second meeting. Moore was 39 years old with a record of 140-19-8, and Maxim was 31 with a record of 79-19-4. Moore was on a 12-fight winning streak and Maxim was coming off a win. Moore won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.

  6. 6. Archie Moore defeats Harold Johnson in their 2nd fight

    On September 24, 1951 Archie Moore faced Harold Johnson. It was their second meeting. Moore was 37 years old with a record of 126-18-8, and Johnson was 23 with a record of 33-2. Moore was on a 7-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Moore won via unanimous decision.

  7. 7. Archie Moore defeats Harold Johnson in their 4th fight

    On January 29, 1952 Archie Moore faced Harold Johnson. It was their fourth meeting. Moore was 38 years old with a record of 128-19-8, and Johnson was 23 with a record of 34-3. Moore was coming off a loss, while Johnson was coming off a win. Moore won via unanimous decision.

  8. 8. Archie Moore defeats Joey Maxim in their 3rd fight

    On January 27, 1954 Archie Moore defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Joey Maxim. It was their third meeting. Moore was 40 years old with a record of 143-19-8, and Maxim was 31 with a record of 79-20-4. Moore was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Maxim was coming off a loss. Moore won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.