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Archie Moore
Acting•Born December 13, 1913•Died December 9, 1998 (age 84)•Benoit, Mississippi, USA
Biography
Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright; December 13, 1913 – December 9, 1998) was an American catch wrestler and 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. Nicknamed "The Mongoose", and then "The Old Mongoose" in the latter half of his career, he was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. Moore was also a trainer for a short time after retirement, training Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, Bob Foster, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, Earnie Shavers and James Tillis.
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DepartmentActing
BirthdayDecember 13, 1913
Day of DeathDecember 9, 1998
Place of BirthBenoit, Mississippi, USA
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