Archie Moore Beats Joey Maxim This Day December 17, 1952. Moore wins the Heavyweight Crown.\r
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This Day in Boxing December 17, 1952 Moore Beats Maxim. All time KO King Archie Moore wins light heavyweight crown. Follow Boxing Hall of Fame .\r
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Archie Moore Beats Joey Maxim This Day January 27, 1954. Moore retains the light heavyweight crown.\r
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World Light Heavyweight Title Fight Venue: Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA.\r
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A fight between Archie Moore and Joey Maxim, held on 17 December 1952 at Arena in St. Louis, with Maxim losing the World Light Heavyweight Title to Moore.\r
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