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Archie Moore
Born December 13, 1913 (Age: 112)
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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.
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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Filmography
When We Were Kings
1996
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as Self
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Age: 82
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Mike Tyson Presents: The Heavyweights
1988
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as
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Age: 74
Penitentiary II
1982
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as Himself
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Age: 68
Breakheart Pass
1975
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as Carlos
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Age: 61
The Outfit
1973
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as Packard
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Age: 59
Cutter
1972
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as Ray Brown
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Age: 58
The Fortune Cookie
1966
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as Mr. Jackson
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Age: 52
The Hanged Man
1964
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as Xavier
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Age: 50
The Carpetbaggers
1964
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as Jedediah
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Age: 50
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1960
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as Jim
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Age: 46