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Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) [1] was an American 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.
Both men had won their respective championship titles in 1952. While Marciano defended his title, Moore climbed through the heavyweight ranks, defeating several top contenders (most notable was two victories over top contender Niño Valdés), and by 1955 was ranked #1 heavyweight contender, ultimately leading to him receiving a title shot later that year.
Floyd Patterson (January 4, 1935 – May 11, 2006) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1952 to 1972, and twice reigned as the world heavyweight champion between 1956 and 1962. At the age of 21, he became the youngest boxer in history to win the title, and was also the first heavyweight to regain the title after losing it.
Archie Moore vs. Cassius Clay was a professional boxing match contested on November 15, 1962. [ 1 ] The fight is notable for being Clay's first professional fight in the modern heavyweight division, and featured two iconic fighters at different ends of their careers.
March 12 – In the first world Jr. Welterweight title bout contested since 1946, Carlos Ortiz becomes Puerto Rico's second world champion boxer, knocking out Kenny Lane in two rounds to win the vacant world title, at New York City. March 18 – Davey Moore wins the world Featherweight title, knocking out Hogan Bassey, at Los Angeles in round ...
What is Floyd Mayweather’s net worth? Mayweather was raised to be a boxer from his birth in 1977. His father, Floyd Mayweather Sr., was a heavyweight and welterweight contender who boxed ...
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Moore's estimated worth is about $50 million. But Moore said he spends his time and money on those who make less and have been hurt by the system. Watch more from AOL
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 15 December 2024. American boxer (born 1949) For the electric grill, see George Foreman Grill. For other people named George Foreman, see George Foreman (disambiguation). George Foreman Foreman in 2016 Born George Edward Foreman (1949-01-10) January 10, 1949 (age 75) Marshall, Texas, U.S. Other names Big ...