This Day in Boxing December 17, 1952 Moore Beats Maxim

All time KO King Archie Moore wins light heavyweight crown

Archie Moore 172½
Joey Maxim 174½
Arena, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA W UD 15/15
referee: Harry Kessler 76-74 judges: Fred Connell 87-63, Howard Hess 82-68
World Light Heavyweight Title