1952-2009
Record: 77W-8L-0D (62KO)
Country: Nicaragua
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 72"
Prime division: Super featherweight
Alexis Arguello is the greatest boxer to come out of Nicaragua, and won belts in featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. He almost became the first person to have four titles in four separate divisions, but Aaron Pryor stopped him twice. These late career confrontations gave us something even greater than the potential new record, earning the right to be called the "Fight of the Decade". Arguello's style posed a problem to anyone. He was exceptionally tall for his weight, a Klitschko among featherweights if you will. He had dynamite in his gloves, hence the nickname "Explosive Thin Man", and used intelligent boxing as a delivery system. To say his fights were as exciting as a Klitschko fight would be disrespectful. This legendary career is spotted by equally exciting fights against greats like Ray Mancini and Ruben Olivares.
Record: 77W-8L-0D (62KO)
Country: Nicaragua
Height: 5' 10"
Reach: 72"
Prime division: Super featherweight
Alexis Arguello is the greatest boxer to come out of Nicaragua, and won belts in featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. He almost became the first person to have four titles in four separate divisions, but Aaron Pryor stopped him twice. These late career confrontations gave us something even greater than the potential new record, earning the right to be called the "Fight of the Decade". Arguello's style posed a problem to anyone. He was exceptionally tall for his weight, a Klitschko among featherweights if you will. He had dynamite in his gloves, hence the nickname "Explosive Thin Man", and used intelligent boxing as a delivery system. To say his fights were as exciting as a Klitschko fight would be disrespectful. This legendary career is spotted by equally exciting fights against greats like Ray Mancini and Ruben Olivares.