Career
Archer defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in Robinson"s final fight in 1965 (by unanimous decision), and fought Hall of Fame boxers such as Emile Griffith and Dick Tiger. “Irish” Joey Archer began his career in 1956 at 18 years of age. He was a master boxer with excellent speed but lacked any semblance of power in his punches.
Two months later Archer avenged the loss by beating Gonzalez in a decisive decision.
Six months later, Archer would again fight Griffith for the Middleweight title, and would once again taste defeat in a very narrow, controversial decision. “Irish” Joey Archer announced his retirement from boxing after the disappointment of these two bitter, close losses to Emile Griffith.
He ended his career with a record of 45 victories (with 8 by KO) and only 4 defeats. Although he never captured a world title, Archer’s boxing skills earned him induction into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005.
He is on the eligibility list of the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
