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# Archie Moore

(1913–1998)   Boxer

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Archie Moore was a boxer, best known for *The Archie Moore story*.

## Quick Facts About Archie Moore

Born December 13, 1913

Died December 9, 1998

Profession Boxer

Notable works The Archie Moore story

## About Archie Moore

Archie Moore was an American professional boxer and the longest reigning World Light Heavyweight Champion of all time. 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, Moore was a highly strategic and defensive boxer. As of September 2025, BoxRec ranks Moore as the greatest light heavyweight boxer of all time.

##  Quotes by Archie Moore

> [Very few people could make me fight out of my system. Burley was one.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/archie-moore/very-few-people-could-make-me-fight-out-of-my-system-burley-was-one/)

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> [Mine was an apparent forward movement whereas Burley's was a continuous serpentine movement.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/archie-moore/mine-was-an-apparent-forward-movement-whereas-burley-s-was-a/)

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[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ee5/archie-moore-85944_apparent_mine-was-an-apparent-forward-movement-wh_357289.jpg)

> [I'm like the drunk in the bar who wants just one more for the road.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/archie-moore/i-m-like-the-drunk-in-the-bar-who-wants-just-one-more-for-the-road/)

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