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    Which boxing champ was known as "The Old Mongoose"?

    Question #120521. Asked by serpa. (Feb 28 11 4:15 PM)


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    		Archie Moore


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archie_Moore

    Feb 28 11, 4:21 PM
    Zbeckabee

    		Archibald Lee Wright, better known to us as Archie Moore:

    As impressive as his punching abilities were, it was his defensive moves that allowed him to outlast his opponents. Moore's quick reflexes eventually led him to claim the nickname "The Old Mongoose" after the fast-acting animal.

    http://sports.jrank.org/pages/3312/Moore-Archie-Makes-Professional-Debut.html

    http://www.proboxing-fans.com/archie-moore-the-legendary-career-of-the-old-mongoose_030910/

    Feb 28 11, 5:34 PM

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