Archie Moore, born Archibald Lee Wright on either December 13, 1913 or 1916, was a remarkable American professional boxer who went on to hold the title of World Light Heavyweight Champion for an unprecedented amount of time, specifically from December 1952 to May 1962.
Throughout his illustrious career, which spanned an impressive 28 years, from 1935 to 1963, Moore earned the nicknames "The Mongoose" and later "The Old Mongoose" due to his exceptional strategic and defensive boxing style, which was marked by a strong chin and remarkable resilience.
As of December 2020, BoxRec has officially recognized Moore as the third greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, while The Ring's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time" ranks him fourth.
Following his retirement from boxing, Moore briefly pursued a career as a trainer, working with notable figures such as Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, and James Tillis.
Archie Moore's remarkable legacy continues to be celebrated and remembered in the world of professional boxing.
