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By FightFan News Wire (01-Jul-2009)
The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced its flags will fly at half-staff in memory of three-division world champion Alexis Arguello. He passed away today at his home in Managua, Nicaragua. He was 57.
A native of Managua, Nicaragua, Arguello held the featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight titles. Known as “The Explosive Thin Man,” Arguello was a brilliant offensive fighter and a master tactician. He compiled an 82-8 (65KOs) record that includes wins over Jose Legra, Art Hafey, Alfredo Escalera, Rafael Limon, Ruben Castillo, Cornelius Boza-Edwards, Jim Watt, Ruben Olivares, Ray Mancini and Bobby Chacon.
In 1982 and 1983, he engaged in two pitched battles for fellow Hall of Famer Aaron Pryor’s junior welterweight championship, with Pryor registering kayo wins in the 14th and 10th round respectively. He retired in 1986, but returned to the ring for two fights in 1994 and 1995 before hanging up the gloves. In 2008, Arguello was elected mayor of Managua.
“Alexis Arguello was a first class fighter and a first class gentleman,” said Hall of Fame Executive Director Edward Brophy. “’The Hall of Fame joins the boxing community in mourning the loss of a great champion and friend.”
In 1992, Arguello was elected into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Bob Arum, CEO of Top Rank, issued the following statement after hearing the news on the passing of three-division world champion and 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame member Alexis Arguello:
“We at Top Rank are very saddened to learn about the death of Alexis Arguello. Alexis was one of the world’s greatest fighters and champions. More importantly, he was a real man, a true gentleman and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed.”
7 Responses to “R.I.P. three-division world champion Alexis Arguello”
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Ace Freeman Says:
RIP
A true great who fought in a few of the greatest fights of all time.
The boxing world lost one of it’s true legends today.
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July 1st, 2009 at 1:43 pm
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big joe Says:
I am so so hurt today by hearing this tragic news.
July 1st, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Not only a great boxer but a true gentleman & sportsman in the ring… R.I.P.
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Ivan "LatinoPorVida" Montiel Says:
Que Descanse En Paz
Alexis “El Flaco” Arguello was uno de los mejores en el mundo del boxeo and will never be forgotten.
I send my condolences to his familia que Dios lo bendiga
I still love running back my old tapes with Arguello versus Pryor in both wars those are truly classic battles to remember in the great sport of boxing.
July 1st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
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dr. ben Says:
I personally describe him as the greatest fundamental boxer of all time. a highly-skilled boxer as well a genius.. Vaya con dios, Alexis…
July 1st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
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kentox Says:
its crying time again :( …
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:16 am
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doug harder Says:
I hate to hear these commom tragedies with boxers. Alexis was one of my favorite fighters, he could box, punch, or brawl. He was also a great gentleman. Rest in peace Mr. Alexis Arguello.
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:30 pm
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Dreamliner Says:
RIP Alexis Arguello!!!
July 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 pm
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