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Alexis Argüello (April 19, 1952 – July 1, 2009) was a Nicaraguan professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 1995, and later became a politician. He was a three-weight world champion, having held the WBA featherweight title from 1974 to 1976; the WBC super featherweight title from 1978 to 1980; and the WBC lightweight title from 1981 to 1982.
Bout was not a first round TKO loss for Arguello, opponent was Omar Amaya (Cachorro Amaya's brother), and it did not take place on Aug 1, 1968 in Managua as previously displayed. Source: Bob Yalen research in La Prensa.
Mar 1, 2023 · Alexis Arguello is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, particularly in the lighter-weight classes. Becoming a triple crown champion and also challenging...
Jul 2, 2009 · Alexis Argüello, a boxer who won titles in three weight classes, entered politics after his retirement and last fall was elected mayor of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua and his home town, was...
Apr 19, 2024 · Andrés Alexis Argüello Bohorquez was born in Managua, Nicaragua, on April 19th, 1952. Alexis was one of the most brilliant boxers in history. He was a triple world champion, reigning at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight.
Alexis Argüello (April 19, 1952 – July 1, 2009) was a Nicaraguan professional boxer who competed from 1968 to 1995, and later became a politician. He was a three-weight world champion, having held the WBA featherweight title from 1974 to 1976; the WBC super featherweight title from 1978 to 1980; and the WBC lightweight title from 1981 to 1982.
Alexis Argüello was a legendary Nicaraguan professional boxer who made a name for himself in the sport for over 26 years, starting in 1968 and lasting until 1995. He was a true technician in the ring and one of the greatest fighters of his time.
Nov 12, 2022 · When Tompkins labels Aaron Pryor vs. Alexis Arguello 1 “the greatest fight I ever did,” that is high praise. Pryor (31-0, 29 KOs) entered the bout as the WBA junior-welterweight champion. The...
On April 19, 1952, 64 years ago today, Andres Alexis Arguello Bohorquez was born in Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, Nicaragua. One of the greatest fighters of all time, “El Flaco Explosivo” (“The Explosive Thin Man”) is remembered not only for his championship reigns at featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight, but also for ...
In his first world title fight, Arguello lost to WBA Featherweight Champion Ernesto Marcel by a fifteen-round unanimous decision on February 16, 1974. Arguello stopped Ruben Olivares in thirteen rounds to win the WBA Featherweight Championship on November 23, 1974.
