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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.
Rocco Francis Marchegiano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969; Italian pronunciation: [markeˈdʒaːno]), better known as Rocky Marciano (/ m ɑːr s i ˈ ɑː n oʊ /, Italian: [marˈtʃaːno]), was an American professional boxer who competed from 1947 to 1955.
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 ...
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.
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.
A photo from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s son Archie’s christening marks the third picture that the royal family has been accused of editing.. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday, March 19 ...
Archie Moore (1913–1998), light heavyweight world boxing champion Archie Moore (baseball) (born 1941), former Major League Baseball player Arch A. Moore Jr. (1923–2015), governor of West Virginia