Live Auction 14139Out of the Ordinary
ARCHIE MOORE (1916-1998)FIGHT GLOVES, TRUNKS AND ROBE
Lot 527 Property from the Collection of David Gainsborough Roberts

ARCHIE MOORE (1916-1998)FIGHT GLOVES, TRUNKS AND ROBE

MID-20TH CENTURY

Closed14 September 2016

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GBP 3,000

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ARCHIE MOORE (1916-1998)
FIGHT GLOVES, TRUNKS AND ROBE
MID-20TH CENTURY
The leather gloves with stitched label 'SEYER/ PROFESSIONAL', both signed by Moore and inscribed '1957 VS tony anthony', the silk trunks signed to waistband, the embroidered robe with gold brocade and signed to one sleeve

Archie Moore.
Christie's, New York, 2 October 1993, lot 161.

Specialist note

Archie Moore was the longest reigning Light Heavyweight World Champion of all time. He also holds the record for the most career knockouts in boxing history (131 in total).
The lot is sold with a letter of provenance and two statements signed by Archie Moore.
In 1957 he fought Tony Anthony in a seven round knockout to retain the Light Heavyweight title. According to the letter from a previous owner, the gloves in this lot were worn during this fight.
According to the statements signed by Archie Moore, the robe was used in several of his championship fights. In one statement, he says it was used in several championship fights including Tony Antony, Yolande Pompey etc., in the other he states it was used in Moore vs. Joey Maxim.