The first time he saw North Adams. Mass., Archibald Lee Moore had one thought in mind: to fight his fight and get out of town. That night, in July 1949. he was scheduled to meet a light heavyweight ...

Two fights later, Marciano faced his final opponent, the great Light-Heavyweight Champion, Archie Moore, who was entering the third year of his reign in his division and had earned a shot at Marciano ...

Slimmed down from his normal bulk to a trim 175, Light-Heavyweight Boxing Champion Archie Moore was a good big man, able but ancient (38). Up from 160 Ibs., to an overblown 170, Middleweight Champion ...

Archie Moore sticks left into Joe Maxim's face during a championship fight in Miami. United Press photo The “Old Mongoose” was 36 years old when he beat Joey Maxim on Dec. 17, 1952 at the Arena in St.