All boxersArchie Moore
“The Mongoose”
Boxing · Deceased186-23-10 (1 NC)RECORD
132WINS BY KO / TKO
54WINS BY DECISION
220PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Archibald Lee Wright |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Mongoose |
| Date of birth | 13 Dec 1913 |
| Died | 9 Dec 1998 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Benoit, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Middleweight, Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Height | 180 cm (5′11″) |
| Reach | 191 cm (75″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1935–1963 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1955–1962) |
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Titles and honours
- World light heavyweight champion 1952–1962
- The Ring light heavyweight champion
- NBA light heavyweight champion
Background
American light heavyweight champion who had one of the longest careers in boxing history. He later trained fighters and founded the Any Boy Can program.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | TKO | 4 | 1:35 | 15 Nov 1962 | Memorial Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Loss | Floyd Patterson | KO | 5 | 2:27 | 30 Nov 1956 | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Loss | Rocky Marciano | KO | 9 | 21 Sep 1955 | New York City, USA |