Archie Moore vs. Alejandro Lavorante ~ March 30, 1962

[Bill Paxtom]

The Skinny

Archie Moore and Alejandro Lavorante signed for this fight on January 20, 1962.

This gave both fighters ample time {9+ Weeks} to prepare for their March 30, 1962 bout
at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles.

Archie stated that he would come in at 192 lbs.

Alejandro was projected to come in at 208 lbs.

Archie would bring with him >
Experience, skills, and cagey defense, along with his 'Bag-of-Tricks'. There was a question about his age, and lack of proper conditioning.

'The Mongoose' would be giving up youth, size, speed and power to his Argentinian opponent.

Alejandro was involved in an intense Training Camp, where he would box 7-Rounds per Day for 9-Weeks, totaling over 400-Rounds.

Alejandro would have the big advantage in >
Youth, size, speed and power - but would be giving up a lot in experience, natural skills and defense.