When world heavyweight champion Rocky “The Brockton Blockbuster” Marciano fought his last fight on September 21, 1955, at ...
At the time, the nearly 39 year old Moore sported a record of 148-19-9 and is on record as having more knock-outs than any other fighter in the modern era. Weighing a quarter-pound less than Marciano, ...
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.