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Alexis Argüello

Alexis Argüello

“El Flaco Explosivo”
Boxing record: 77-8 (62)
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Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, Nicaragua

Best fights of Alexis Argüello

Over 26 years as a professional, Alexis Argüello compiled a 77-8 (62) record, including 23 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Alexis Argüello KOs Ruben Castillo

    On January 20, 1980 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC super featherweight title against Ruben Castillo. Argüello was 27 years old with a record of 60-5, and Castillo was 22 with a record of 43-0. Argüello was on a 4-fight winning streak and Castillo was on an undefeated 43-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Ruben Castillo via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.

  2. 2. Alexis Argüello KOs Rubén Olivares

    On November 23, 1974 Alexis Argüello fought Rubén Olivares for the WBA featherweight title. Argüello was 22 years old with a record of 35-4, and Olivares was 27 with a record of 78-4-1. Argüello was on a 4-fight winning streak and Olivares was on a 6-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Rubén Olivares via KO in the 13th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.

  3. 3. Alexis Argüello stops Bobby Chacon

    On November 16, 1979 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC super featherweight title against Bobby Chacon. Argüello was 27 years old with a record of 59-5, and Chacon was 27 with a record of 42-4-1. Argüello was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chacon was coming off a win. Argüello stopped Bobby Chacon via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.

  4. 4. Alexis Argüello KOs José Legrá

    On November 24, 1973 Alexis Argüello faced José Legrá in a featherweight bout. Argüello was 21 years old with a record of 29-3, and Legrá was 30 with a record of 129-10-4. Argüello was on a 10-fight winning streak and Legrá was coming off a win. Argüello stopped José Legrá via TKO in the 1st round.

  5. 5. Alexis Argüello KOs Ray Mancini

    On October 3, 1981 Alexis Argüello defended his The Ring and WBC lightweight titles against Ray Mancini. Argüello was 29 years old with a record of 67-5, and Mancini was 20 with a record of 20-0. Argüello was on a 11-fight winning streak and Mancini was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Ray Mancini via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.