Archie Moore (born Archibald Lee Wright) was an American professional boxer who is best known for being the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion and for his career lasting nearly three decades. He was born on December 13, 1913, in Benoit, Mississippi, and passed away on December 9, 1998, in San Diego, California.
Personal and Family Life
Archie Moore was married twice. His first marriage was to Elizabeth A. Thorton, with whom he had two children. Later, he married Joan Hardy in 1956, and they had five children together. Moore was known to be dedicated to his family and often mentioned the importance of his children in his life.
Career Highlights
Throughout his boxing career, Moore became a notable figure in the sport, earning the nickname “The Mongoose” for his unique fighting style. He holds the record for the most knockouts in professional boxing, with a total of 145. After retiring from boxing, he briefly transitioned to a role as a trainer, mentoring famous boxers such as Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.
Death and Legacy
Archie Moore died on December 9, 1998, due to heart failure. He left a lasting legacy in the world of boxing, being regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound boxers in history. His contributions to the sport and his influence on future generations of fighters are still recognized today.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Fortune Cookie | 1966-10-19 | Mr. Jackson |
| The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | 1960-07-21 | Jim |
| The Hanged Man | 1964-11-18 | Xavier |
| Breakheart Pass | 1975-12-09 | Carlos |
| The Outfit | 1973-10-19 | Packard |
| Boxing’s Greatest Champions | 1995-03-27 | Self |
| My Sweet Charlie | 1970-01-20 | Morgan |
| And Still Champion! The Story of Archie Moore | 1967-01-01 | Self |
| When We Were Kings | 1996-10-25 | Self |
| Penitentiary II | 1982-04-02 | Himself |
| The Carpetbaggers | 1964-04-08 | Jedediah |
| Cutter | 1972-01-26 | Ray Brown |
| Batman | 1966-01-12 | Everett Bannister |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Jason Sparks |
| Family Affair | 1966-09-12 | |
| Art Linkletter’s House Party | 1952-09-01 | |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963-10-04 | Buddy |
| Person to Person | 1953-10-02 | |
| The Steve Allen Show | 1956-06-24 | Self – Guest |
| Shane | 1966-09-10 | Dan |
| Tonight Starring Jack Paar | 1957-07-29 | Self |