Archie Moore

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