Archie Moore losses
Over 28 years as a professional, Archie Moore compiled a 186-23-10 (132) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. He had 23 losses against 20 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
23. Archie Moore loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On November 15, 1962 Archie Moore faced Muhammad Ali. Moore was 48 years old with a record of 185-22-10, and Ali was 20 with a record of 15-0. Ali was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Moore via TKO in the 4th round.
22. Archie Moore loses to Giulio Rinaldi via points decision
On October 29, 1960 Archie Moore faced Giulio Rinaldi. Moore was 46 years old with a record of 179-21-9, and Rinaldi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 5-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Rinaldi.
21. Archie Moore loses to Floyd Patterson via KO
On November 30, 1956 Archie Moore fought Floyd Patterson for the vacant NYSAC, The Ring, and NBA heavyweight titles. Moore was 42 years old with a record of 160-20-8, and Patterson was 21 with a record of 30-1. Moore was on a 11-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 17-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Moore via KO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
20. Archie Moore loses to Rocky Marciano via KO
On September 21, 1955 Archie Moore fought Rocky Marciano for the NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. Moore was 41 years old with a record of 149-19-8, and Marciano was 32 with a record of 48-0. Moore was on a 21-fight winning streak and Marciano was on an undefeated 48-fight winning streak. Marciano stopped Moore via KO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title.
19. Archie Moore loses to Harold Johnson in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On December 10, 1951 Archie Moore faced Harold Johnson. It was their third meeting. Moore was 37 years old with a record of 128-18-8, and Johnson was 23 with a record of 33-3. Moore was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Moore lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
18. Archie Moore loses to Clinton Bacon via disqualification
On June 13, 1949 Archie Moore faced Clinton Bacon. Moore was 35 years old with a record of 104-17-7, and Bacon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 9-fight winning streak. Moore lost via disqualification.
17. Archie Moore loses to Lloyd Gibson via disqualification
On November 1, 1948 Archie Moore faced Lloyd Gibson. Moore was 34 years old with a record of 95-16-7, and Gibson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a loss. Moore lost via disqualification.
16. Archie Moore loses to Henry Hall via points decision
On October 15, 1948 Archie Moore faced Henry Hall. Moore was 34 years old with a record of 95-15-7, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 3-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hall.
15. Archie Moore loses to Leonard Morrow via KO
On June 2, 1948 Archie Moore defended his USA California state light heavyweight title against Leonard Morrow. Moore was 34 years old with a record of 92-14-7, and Morrow was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 3-fight winning streak. Morrow stopped Moore via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
14. Archie Moore loses to Ezzard Charles in their 3rd fight via KO
On January 13, 1948 Archie Moore faced Ezzard Charles in a light heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Moore was 34 years old with a record of 89-13-7, and Charles was 26 with a record of 53-5-1. Moore was on a 5-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 6-fight winning streak. Charles stopped Moore via KO in the 8th round.
13. Archie Moore loses to Ezzard Charles in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On May 5, 1947 Archie Moore faced Ezzard Charles in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Moore was 33 years old with a record of 84-12-7, and Charles was 25 with a record of 45-4-1. Moore was on a 2-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 15-fight winning streak. Moore lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Charles.
12. Archie Moore loses to Ezzard Charles via unanimous decision
On May 20, 1946 Archie Moore faced Ezzard Charles in a light heavyweight bout. Moore was 32 years old with a record of 80-11-5, and Charles was 24 with a record of 37-4-1. Moore was on a 6-fight winning streak and Charles was on a 7-fight winning streak. Moore lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Charles.
11. Archie Moore loses to Holman Williams via majority decision
On October 22, 1945 Archie Moore faced Holman Williams. Moore was 31 years old with a record of 74-10-5, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a win. Moore lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Williams.
10. Archie Moore loses to Jimmy Bivins via KO
On August 22, 1945 Archie Moore faced Jimmy Bivins. Moore was 31 years old with a record of 73-9-5, and Bivins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 13-fight winning streak. Bivins stopped Moore via KO in the 6th round.
9. Archie Moore loses to Charley Burley via points decision
On April 21, 1944 Archie Moore faced Charley Burley in a middleweight bout. Moore was 30 years old with a record of 60-8-5, and Burley was 26 with a record of 61-9-2. Moore was coming off a win and Burley was on a 4-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Burley.
8. Archie Moore loses to Eddie Booker in their 3rd fight via KO
On January 21, 1944 Archie Moore faced Eddie Booker in a middleweight bout. It was their third meeting. Moore was 30 years old with a record of 59-7-5, and Booker was 26 with a record of 63-5-8. Moore was on a 3-fight winning streak and Booker was coming off a win. Booker stopped Moore via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
7. Archie Moore loses to Aaron Wade via points decision
On August 16, 1943 Archie Moore faced Aaron Wade. Moore was 29 years old with a record of 56-6-5, and Wade was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a loss. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Wade.
6. Archie Moore loses to Jack Chase in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On August 2, 1943 Archie Moore defended his California state middleweight title against Jack Chase. It was their third meeting. Moore was 29 years old with a record of 56-5-5, and Chase was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 3-fight winning streak. Moore lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Chase.
5. Archie Moore loses to Shorty Hogue in their 2nd fight via points decision
On January 31, 1941 Archie Moore faced Shorty Hogue. It was their second meeting. Moore was 27 years old with a record of 47-4-3, and Hogue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 9-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hogue.
4. Archie Moore loses to Shorty Hogue via points decision
On December 29, 1939 Archie Moore faced Shorty Hogue. Moore was 26 years old with a record of 38-3-3, and Hogue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Hogue.
3. Archie Moore loses to Teddy Yarosz via unanimous decision
On April 20, 1939 Archie Moore faced Teddy Yarosz. Moore was 25 years old with a record of 34-2-2, and Yarosz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 11-fight winning streak. Moore lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Yarosz.
2. Archie Moore loses to Johnny Romero via points decision
On June 24, 1938 Archie Moore faced Johnny Romero. Moore was 24 years old with a record of 23-1-2, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 8-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Romero.
1. Archie Moore loses to Billy Adams via points decision
On September 1, 1937 Archie Moore faced Billy Adams. Moore was 23 years old with a record of 15-0-2, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Moore lost via points decision. Went the distance with Adams.