R.I.P. Alexis Arguello

[mikehunt]

Former boxing champ, Managua mayor Arguello dead
The Associated Press
Posted: 07/01/2009 07:03:16 AM PDT



MANAGUA, Nicaragua—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.

He retired in 1995 with a record of 82-8 with 65 knockouts, and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.

His Sandinista party's Radio Ya said coroners are conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

[marcph]

R.i.p.

[nip102]

R.i.p Thinman

[pinoy ninja]

according to some sources he shot himself thru the heart. i certainly hope that's not the case.

RIP the explosive thinman.

[Hagler]

One of my favorite ever. RIP, champ.

[freduardo]

Sad, sad news.

[Mike Mesey]

Wow this is just sad.He was pretty young.

RIP

[BobbyBrez]

YouTube - Alexis Arguello highlight

[SPARTAN 91 UK]

Rip

[Cracky]

Horrible news. He was such a class act in his prime. He set the bar when it comes to fighting like a warrior but also showing your opponent the respect they deserve. He was also one of the most technically perfect boxers I have ever seen. I watched his videos a lot when I boxed. I mimicked his counters and what not.

It is a shame what drugs can do to great men. I've seen a lot of great men ruined by drugs.. a few family members.. and the result is often the same.. a hopeless and miserable ending to a tumultuous life.

RIP