Terrible loss for the Boxing world. His legendary battle with Aaron Pryor is still one many fans talk about to this day.
Former boxing champion Alexis Arguello, considered one of the best lightweights to step in the ring, has been found dead.
Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirmed Arguello’s death early Wednesday.
The 57-year-old Arguello was elected mayor of Managua last year. He turned pro in 1968 and won his first title by knocking out Ruben Olivares for the featherweight crown. He later captured the super featherweight and lightweight belts, becoming the sixth boxer to win titles in three weight classes.
Source: ESPN
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this is some crazy shit. Pryor and Arguello had wars. boxing has lost a warrior. guess we can take one thing away from this. politics will get u killed. literally and figuratively