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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.
Jul 6, 2009 · Officials in Nicaragua have ruled the death of Hall of Fame great Alexis Argüello a suicide following an autopsy on Friday. The triple crown champion, who was 57, was found dead in his home...
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Jul 2, 2009 · An obituary on Thursday about the boxer and politician Alexis Argüello misidentified a weight class in which he won a title. It was featherweight, not flyweight.
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 fourth.
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Jul 1, 2009 · Former boxing champion Alexis Arguello, one of the best junior lightweights to step in the ring, was found dead at his home in Managua early Wednesday.
A look back at the legendary Alexis Arguello. From his humble beginnings in Nicaragua to his rise as a three-division world champion, Arguello remains one of the classiest boxers to ever lace...
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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.
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