Archie Moore vs Yvon Durelle 1958 Fight of the Year December 10, 1958 — one of the wildest championship fights ever witnessed. Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore was dropped three times in the first round by the heavy-handed Canadian challenger. In the fifth, he hit the deck again. But Moore, already a ring veteran in his 40s, showed unbelievable composure and survival instincts. He weathered the storm, steadied himself, and began breaking Durelle down with pinpoint counters and body work.

71 years ago, Archie Moore defeated Harold Johnson by TKO in round 14 of 15 to retain the world light heavyweight title. Moore was knocked down and behind on two judges scorecards. #boxing #reels | BTR Boxing Podcast Network

Knocked down three times in one round—but Archie Moore came back to win. Moore vs. Durelle I: One of the greatest comebacks in boxing history.👑🐐🥊 • #archiemoore #boxinghistory #fightingspirit 🎤- Nadia Hujtyn | Boxing Gods Inc.