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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
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. 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. Alexis Argüello KOs Ray Mancini
On October 3, 1981 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC and The Ring 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.
6. Alexis Argüello defeats Jose Luis Ramirez
On November 14, 1980 Alexis Argüello faced Jose Luis Ramirez in a lightweight bout. Argüello was 28 years old with a record of 64-5, and Ramirez was 21 with a record of 67-2. Argüello was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ramirez was on a 24-fight winning streak. Argüello won via split decision.
7. Alexis Argüello defeats Jim Watt
On June 20, 1981 Alexis Argüello fought Jim Watt for the WBC and The Ring lightweight titles. Argüello was 29 years old with a record of 66-5, and Watt was 32 with a record of 38-7. Argüello was on a 10-fight winning streak and Watt was on a 12-fight winning streak. Argüello won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
8. Alexis Argüello stops Rolando Navarrete
On April 27, 1980 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC super featherweight title against Rolando Navarrete. Argüello was 28 years old with a record of 62-5, and Navarrete was 23 with a record of 36-6-3. Argüello was on a 6-fight winning streak and Navarrete was on a 7-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Rolando Navarrete via retirement in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Alexis Argüello KOs Andrew Ganigan
On May 22, 1982 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC and The Ring lightweight titles against Andrew Ganigan. Argüello was 30 years old with a record of 70-5, and Ganigan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Argüello was on a 14-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped Andrew Ganigan via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
10. Alexis Argüello KOs James Busceme
On February 13, 1982 Alexis Argüello defended his WBC and The Ring lightweight titles against James Busceme. Argüello was 29 years old with a record of 69-5, and Busceme was 0 with a record of 0-0. Argüello was on a 13-fight winning streak. Argüello stopped James Busceme via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.