Archie Moore
Record 131 career knockouts and light heavyweight champion at age 39
Overview
The Old Mongoose waited 17 years for a world title shot and finally took the light heavyweight crown in 1952, defending it into his forties. His official record of 131 knockouts stands as the most in boxing history across more than 200 bouts. He later fought Rocky Marciano and Floyd Patterson for the heavyweight title and trained a young George Foreman.
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