The 'Old Man' Scored High By TV's Ringside Judges
By Larry Miles
The old man who admits 42 years, but is probably closer to 50, had the crowd at the RCA Victor TV ringside wondering whether he might not still be light heavyweight champion at 90.
Archie Moore kayoed the challenger, Yvon Durelle, British Empire champion, at 49 seconds of the 11th round. The champion tested the canvas four times during one of the fastest fights on TV in some time.
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At the end of the first round, Moore was probably wondering if he might have used more of his sponsor's product—One-A-Day Vitamins.
The odds were 14 to 5 in favor of Moore, but Durelle threw straight rights to the chin which sent the champion down for a 9,2,and another 9 count in lightning fashion in the first. If Moore had not been near the ropes on the last trip, the first round might have been the last.
As it was the champion pulled himself off the canvas with the ropes, and lasted for the minute remaining in the round.
Used the Ropes
The old man came back to make the second, third and fourth rounds close. The RCA Victor TV ringside judges scored the second a draw, the third for Durelle, and the fourth for Moore.
But in round five, Durelle connected with a right to help the champ on another long trip down. Moore took a 6 count, but then staggered to his feet. He recovered fast and was dealing as much punishment as
he received at the end of the round, but it was still Durelle's round.
Round seven brought the turning point in the fight when the champion put Durelle down with an overhand right. Durelle stayed down for a count of 3, getting up with only 10 seconds to go. RCA score: even.
Seven Brought Change
At the start of the tenth, RCA Victor TV ringside fans marveled that the old man, after four knockdowns, looked so strong. He seemed to gain strength with each round.
Both fighters moved in close in the ninth, using more defense and working more on the body. There were a lot of punches, but few scores. The defense was good for both men. Moore had a slight edge.
The fighters gave up the in-fighting and moved out to throw from a distance. Durelle went down for eight, and waited on his knees for the bell. The round was Moore's.
In round 11, Moore delivered a short chopping right to daze Durelle and followed with a left hook to drop him. Durelle was up at nine, but a flurry of punches sent him sprawling onto the floor again. He struggled to get up at nine, but the odds were against him. He didn't make it.
The Final Round
Moore's effective use of the jab was particularly interesting in that Durelle had a one-inch reach advantage over him. Moore is listed as having 73 inches of reach and Dureille is listed at 74 inches.
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