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Archie Moore

Birthday: 1913-12-13
Died: 1998-12-09
Birthplace: Benoit, Mississippi, USA


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.

Filmography

The Fortune Cookie
Character: Mr. Jackson
The Hanged Man
Character: Xavier

Breakheart Pass
Character: Carlos
The Outfit
Character: Packard

My Sweet Charlie
Character: Morgan
When We Were Kings
Character: Self
Cutter
Character: Ray Brown

The Carpetbaggers
Character: Jedediah
Penitentiary II
Character: Himself