Archie Moore's heavyweight resume

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by SuzieQ49, May 11, 2010.

  1. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2018
    Messages:
    7,499
    Likes Received:
    9,302
    That’s why I wonder when I posted a h2h involving a prime Moore (hard to tell when that is for him) against Holyfield I was laughed at lol. Still think he beats Holyfield heads up. Really smart fighter.
     
  2. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

    Joined:
    Sep 21, 2017
    Messages:
    17,368
    Likes Received:
    12,776
    I think he'd possibly beat a cruiser weight Holyfield. I just think that Holyfield at heavy would have just been too strong as he was used to dealing with bigger, modern heavies that Moore had never seen such as Tyson, Bowe, Lewis.
     
    George Crowcroft likes this.
  3. ray fritz

    ray fritz Active Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2018
    Messages:
    767
    Likes Received:
    273
    You know in say 59 or even early 60s ,I often wondered how Arch would have done vs. top boyz Machen,FOLLEY. I WONDER NO MORE great piece thanks for research and info.
     
  4. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2018
    Messages:
    7,499
    Likes Received:
    9,302
    205 Holyfield was when he was best...got worse the bigger he got. Moore has dealt w bigger and stronger. Holyfield would have trouble w Moore timing him like Byrd.
     
  5. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2018
    Messages:
    7,499
    Likes Received:
    9,302
  6. Charlietf

    Charlietf Well-Known Member Full Member

    Joined:
    Feb 25, 2020
    Messages:
    2,935
    Likes Received:
    2,504
    and it is why your opinion is a joke
     
  7. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member

    Joined:
    Jun 2, 2006
    Messages:
    98,458
    Likes Received:
    30,269
    I highly doubt Moore dealt with anyone stronger than Evander ,who out muscled Tyson. Holyfield beats Moore and Marciano ,imo.
     
    George Crowcroft and Charlietf like this.
  8. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

    Joined:
    Aug 15, 2018
    Messages:
    7,499
    Likes Received:
    9,302
    I disagree and Moore’s fought a whole bunch of shws. I would also wager Marciano is stronger or just as strong as a juiced Holyfield.