This Day in Boxing January 27, 1954 Moore Beats Maxim

“Old Mongoose” Moore retains light Heavyweight crown

Archie Moore 175
Joey Maxim 174¼
Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, USA W UD 15/15
referee: Cy Gottfried 145-137 judges: Marty Monroe 148-135, Mark Erwin 148-134
World Light Heavyweight Title