Archie Moore: One of the all time "giant" killers?

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  1. SonnyListonsJab

    SonnyListonsJab Active Member Full Member

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    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi66CQ_ivDg[/ame]
    I love the use of Archie's long left jab against the 6'3 Nino Valdes

    Moore was a staggering 22-1 with 19 kayos against men above 200lb :shock:. He did this against some fairly talented big men too, some who were ranked in the top 5 by Ring Magazine. Did Archie's long 76" wingspan enable him to utilize his tools better? Or was it his master counterpunching style with a stalking attitude and tremendous punching power and finishing ability? He arguably did a lot of 'dirty work' for Marciano in that era.
     
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  2. johnmaff36

    johnmaff36 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    All the above, plus his upper body strength which was impressive given he chewed but didnt swallow his steaks:D
     
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  3. SonnyListonsJab

    SonnyListonsJab Active Member Full Member

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    I tried that once. It works!
     
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