Archie Moore - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | December 14, 1913 |
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| Died | December 09, 1998 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Benoit, Mississippi, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Archie Moore's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Holding the World Light Heavyweight boxing championship from 1952 to 1962 and being one of the most accomplished knockout artists in boxing history. |
Intro
Archie Moore was an American professional boxer and one of the greatest light heavyweight champions in boxing history. Renowned for his longevity, ring intelligence, and knockout power, Moore held the World Light Heavyweight Title for a record duration and is remembered as one of the most durable and skilled fighters of the 20th century.
Early Life & Background
Archie Moore was born on December 13, 1913 (some sources cite December 14) in Benoit, Mississippi, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He faced a challenging childhood after being orphaned at a young age and spent time in reform school, where he first began to box.
Career Highlights
- Held the World Light Heavyweight Championship from 1952 to 1962.
- He holds the record for the most career knockouts in professional boxing (131).
- Fought and defeated numerous top fighters including Harold Johnson, Joey Maxim, and Yvon Durelle.
- Fought legendary heavyweights like Rocky Marciano and Floyd Patterson.
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
Trivia
- Archie Moore boxed professionally for over 27 years.
- He was the only boxer to have fought both Rocky Marciano and Muhammad Ali.
- Moore trained several boxers after retirement, including a young Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay).
FAQs
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Archie Moore was born the 14 December 1913.
Benoit, Mississippi, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About December 14th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: The Japanese battlecruiser Haruna was launched on December 14, 1913. It was one of the first ships of the Imperial Japanese Navy to be built in Japan and played a significant role in World War I.
- Day of the week: December 14th, 1913 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Peg O' My Heart by Henry Burr
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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