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I suppose if Sonny Moore would have been a baseball player rather than a boxer he would have most likely served as a utility infielder.

During his nearly seventeen years in the ring, starting in the late 1950s and ending in the early 1970s, Moore was one of those guys you could just patch into a situation.

Tony Doyle can't make the Terrell fight? No problem, get Sonny Moore. Zora Folley, Cleveland Williams, or Sonny Liston are trying to regain their past glories? Moore's the man. Need a trial horse for Foster (Bob or Mac), Buster Mathis, or Dave Zyglewicz? Give Sonny a call. Maybe you need someone to fight Tod Herring, Terry Daniels, or Buddy Turman for the Texas state title? Sonny Moore's available.

And so it went for Sonny "S.D. Policeman" Moore. His record of 24-37-3 might slightly understate his ability. Generally he was on the losing end when he met a fighter with a name, but if you faced him, typically he made you earn your pay.

Not blessed with a powerful punch or a steel jaw, Moore was a savvy fighter who got the most out of his limited abilities with his ring smarts.

Guys like Moore were an integral part of the boxing game. During his career he was steady, though mediocre, and generally came to fight.

The rating below is Prime, but I really wouldn't advise adjusting for career stage in Moore's case. He was consistently run-of-the-mill from the day he first laced his gloves until April 1973 when he finally hung them up.