June 10, 2024
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Former Champion Michael Moorer Claims to be Broke
Former Champion Michael Moorer Claims to be Broke
Michael Moorer, once synonymous with boxing greatness, now represents a more somber story of financial struggle.
Unified Champion
Michael Lee Moorer (born November 12, 1967) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2008. He is a multiple-time world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO light heavyweight title from 1988 to 1991; the WBO heavyweight title from 1992 to 1993; the unified WBA, IBF and lineal heavyweight titles in 1994; and the IBF heavyweight title again from 1996 to 1997.[1]
Since retiring from the sport, Moorer has worked as a boxing trainer. In 2009, he worked alongside Freddie Roach at the Wild Card gym in Los Angeles.[2]