Born: December 13, 1913
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Year Induction: 2018
Deceased : December 9, 1998
Moved to St. Louis at an early age to live with an Aunt and Uncle.
Adopted their surname – Moore
Held the Light-Heavyweight Championship of the World for ten years
Longest title ownership in Boxing history
Most knockouts recorded in history (132)
Only boxer to fight Muhammed Ali and Rocky Marciano
Last boxer to knock Marciano down
California Boxing Hall of Fame
International Boxing Hall of Fame
World Boxing Hall of Fame
San Diego Hall of Champions
St. Louis Walk of Fame
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