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Top 10 Facts About Boxer David 鈥淒avey鈥� S. Moore

Undoubtedly, one of the most competitive weight classes in boxing is the featherweight division. Fighters must weigh just under 126 pounds to compete in the featherweight division. Competitiveness, speed and agility serve as the greatest strengths for the featherweights as they strive to be the kings of the division. We have seen a couple of great fighters conquering the division with Davey Moore standing among the best boxers to ever box under 126 pounds.

Moore was a master of several different fighting styles, and his ring show was among the sport’s most exciting and dynamic. His skill elevated him to a position in the ring where he was virtually unbeatable, and as his career progressed, he racked up victories. His footwork, which heavily relied on his capacity to move quickly and effectively around the ring, was one of his most dominant abilities. He made use of his light body by avoiding punches and positioning himself for his attacks by moving laterally and at an angle. His setup helped him create more potent combos while keeping his opponents at bay. 

He was able to slip and dodge punches with his in-ring quickness, agility, and dexterity while also retaliating with his lightning-fast combinations. His quick reactions to the movements of his opponents ensured that he took advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.

Davey is still admired worldwide for amassing victories and overcoming obstacles throughout his illustrious career, and his tale serves as motivation for aspiring boxers. Here are 10 facts about David 鈥淒avey鈥� S. Moore that defines who the talented boxer was and what befell him.

1. David was born on November 1, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio

David “Davey” Moore was born on November 1, 1933. The former American world champion boxer fought in the 1950s and early 1960s and was from Springfield, Ohio. Springfield is the county seat of Clark County in the United States state of Ohio. The municipality is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek in southwestern Ohio, roughly 45 miles west of Columbus and 25 miles northeast of Dayton. David Moore is one of Springfield’s many talented natives.

2. He began his professional boxing career in 1953, at the age of 19

Moore originally attracted widespread attention as a bantamweight amateur after competing for the United States in Olympic boxing in 1952. On May 11, 1953, Moore made his professional debut at the age of 19, defeating Willie Reece in six rounds by decision. He boxed eight times in 1953, finishing the year with a record of six wins, one loss, and one no-contest.

Moore competed in 29 fights from the start of his career until 1956, amassing a combined record of 22-5-1 and 1 no-contest. Moore had an 18-fight winning streak that came to a stop when he was TKO’d by Carlos Morocho Hern谩ndez on March 17, 1960, starting with his fight against Gil Cadilli on April 10, 1957.

3. Moore was a featherweight boxer and fought in the 126-pound weight class

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From 1953 through 1963, David Schultz “Davey” Moore competed as a professional boxer and won the featherweight world championship. Moore was a master of numerous distinct fighting philosophies, and his ring performance at 126 pounds was among the most thrilling and dynamic in the sport.

Because of his quickness, agility, and dexterity in the ring, he was able to escape blows and return fire with his own extremely quick sequences. He became well-known in the division as a result of his talent.

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4. He once knocked all but two of an opponent’s teeth in a match

Bob Gassey was knocked out in the first round of the match on March 14, 1960, and all but two of his teeth were gone as a result. On March 18, 1959, during this time, Moore defeated Hogan “Kid” Bassey to claim the world featherweight championship. Throughout the rest of his career, Moore held onto the title, successfully defending it five times before losing it to Sugar Ramos on March 21, 1963.

5. Moore was nicknamed “The Springfield Rifle” in honour of his hometown of Springfield, Ohio

In the 1950s and the first few years of the 1960s, featherweight boxer Davy S. Moore competed professionally. His extraordinary quickness, accuracy, and precision earned him the moniker “The Springfield Rifle.” The term was taken from the well-known rifle known as the Springfield Model 1903, which was prized for its precision as well as accuracy.

Moore’s lightning-quick punches and pinpoint accuracy in the ring were compared to the rifle’s accuracy and precision, thus the nickname. Moore’s excellent boxing prowess helped him build a devoted following and contribute to his career tally of 59 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw.

6.  Moore died as a result of injuries from a match against Sugar Ramos

A strong typhoon-like precipitation that drenched Los Angeles on the night of the bout forced Moore to postpone his fight with Cuban-Mexican Sugar Ramos until March 21, 1963. Moore was originally supposed to fight Ramos in July 1962 at Dodger Stadium. The match which eventually came into fruition on March 21, 1963, was shown in front of an audience of 22,000 people. In the tenth round, Moore was knocked out by a left hand from Ramos, who then proceeded to batter him until he fell, hitting his head on the bottom rope and suffering a brain stem injury.

Although Ramos continued to attack Moore, Moore managed to finish the round on his feet. However, the fight was stopped before the eleventh round, and Ramos was crowned the new world featherweight champion. Before leaving the ring, Moore was able to speak well, but as soon as he entered the dressing room, he slipped into a coma from which he never awoke. Moore’s health deteriorated, and he passed away in Los Angeles’ White Memorial Hospital at 2:20 a.m. CST on March 25, 75 hours after the fight.

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7. He was buried in Ferncliff Cemetery in Springfield, Ohio

His body was in state at a South Los Angeles funeral home on Tuesday, March 26, for 10 hours after his passing at White Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles on March 25 at 2:20 a.m. CST, during which time more than 10,000 people came by to pay their respects. His remains are interred in Springfield, Ohio’s Ferncliff Cemetery.

8. He won 59 of the 68 fights that he took part in

At the time of his passing, Davey Moore had fought a total of 68 fights. He won 59 of those fights, 30 coming by way of knockout. He lost 7 bouts and had 1 draw and 1 no-contest summing up his decorated career. Given his untimely death, these victories could have been even higher considering Moore was not showing any signs of slowing down.

9. His death was commemorated by the American singer Bob Dylan 

Regarding Davey Moore’s passing, Bob Dylan posed the issue of accountability in a song. The song, “Who Killed Davey Moore?” was also sung in French by Pete Seeger and Graeme Allwright. Elsewhere, in his song “Davey Moore,” Phil Ochs laid the blame for Davey Moore’s passing on boxing promoters, managers, and “money men” as well as on boxing fans.

10. David has an 8-foot-tall bronze statue dedicated in his honour in Springfield

A bronze statue that stands 8 feet tall was erected in Moore’s honour in Springfield, Ohio on September 21, 2013, the 50th anniversary of his final combat. The ceremony, which was held in a public green spot south of downtown close to his old neighbourhood, was attended by Moore’s widow Geraldine and a guest from Mexico City none other than “Sugar” Ramos.

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