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Arum Comments On Arguello's Death
STATEMENT FROM BOB ARUM
ON THE PASSING OF ALEXIS ARGUELLO
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (July 1, 2009) – BOB ARUM, CEO of Top Rank, issued the following statement after hearing the news on the passing of three-division world champion and 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame member ALEXIS ARGUELLO:
"We at Top Rank are very saddened to learn about the death of Alexis Arguello. Alexis was one of the world's greatest fighters and champions. More importantly, he was a real man, a true gentleman and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed."
From the International Boxing Hall of Fame: “A native of Managua, Nicaragua, Arguello held the featherweight, super featherweight and lightweight titles. Known as “The Explosive Thin Man,” Arguello was a brilliant offensive fighter and a master tactician. He compiled an 82-8 (65KOs) record that includes wins over Jose Legra, Art Hafey, Alfredo Escalera, Rafael Limon, Ruben Castillo, Cornelius Boza-Edwards, Jim Watt, Ruben Olivares, Ray Mancini and Bobby Chacon. In 1982 and 1983, he engaged in two pitched battles for fellow Hall of Famer Aaron Pryor’s junior welterweight championship, with Pryor registering kayo wins in the 14th and 10th round respectively. He retired in 1986, but returned to the ring for two fights in 1994 and 1995 before hanging up the gloves. In 2008, Arguello was elected mayor of Managua.”
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Anony:
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R.I.P. to one of the most humble fighters I have ever seen. A true gentleman in and out of the ring.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 01:50:10 PM
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ultimoshogun:
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His two wars with Pryor are the stuff of legend. RIP Alexis Arguello...true warrior...true boxing legend.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 01:50:23 PM
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Fe'Roz :
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Very sad. May he R.I.P. They don't make many like Alexis.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 02:45:30 PM
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MisterLee:
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RIP. Sad sad sad. He was an abassador to the sport, a real sportsman and gentleman, an example of how a real champion should behave and fight. Sad for him, his family, and all the pple he influence in and out of his country. Pc out!
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 02:54:28 PM
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#1 Pacfan "KO's Cotto in 7":
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R.I.P. Alexis Arguello, your spirit may no longer be with us but your name will always be here. Like many of the late legends of the sport, Arguello will never be forgotten. One of the greatest if not the best fighter to come out out Nicaragua and relates the story of a man who struggled but found boxing as a way out. He was not just a great champion in this sport but he was also committed to his country's freedom. He served in the military to better the lives of his people. He will always be remembered as a true champion with that warrior like mentality and the amount of respect he showed for his country.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 02:55:59 PM
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Jose:
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Arguello was a class act. He battered Mancini then was very complimentary of him and his father. He reportedly shot himself. A sad end to a great champion.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 03:10:25 PM
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the Roast:
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Alexis Arguello, the Explosive Thin Man dead at age 57. I feel like I have lost a relative.The man was class and dignity personified in the ring. I remember Alexis mostly from all those Saturday afternoon fights on CBS in the 80's.Ray Mancini of course. Others like Andy Ganigan, Bubba Buceme and Kevin Rooney. Always humble in victory, no excuses in defeat. The unforgettable fight with Aaron Pryor at the Orange Bowl. The man lived an incredible life, in and out of the ring. Rest in Peace, warrior, Champion. You will never be forgotten.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 03:39:36 PM
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Anonymous user:
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Who would have ever dreamed Aaron Pryor, with all his drug issues, would outlive Alexis Arguello? For boxing fans, this must be how it felt to the rest of the world when Michael Jackson died.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 03:52:01 PM
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AFN:
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Arguello will be remembered forever in boxing circles, and will grace the csreens of ESPN Classic for years and years. Respect my friend. Toonoy
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 04:04:38 PM
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Fistic Fury:
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CHAMPION FIGHTER, CHAMPION GENT... R.I.P
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 06:43:29 PM
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brownsugar:
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So humble he almost made Pacman look like a braggert by comparison,... rumors say he died of a gunshot wound to the chest,.. the police aren't ruling out murder,.. but some think it's suicide... although people rarely commit suicide by shooting themselves in the chest area,..Bob Arum said the former 3 time champ was the most intelligent boxer he's ever seen, Aaron Pryor said he couldn't believe what he was hearing and ,... "I never went into the fight knowing I could beat Alexis, I just went into the fight to beat Alexis." ... Arguello was the Mayor of Managua and had just returned from a baseball related event in Puerto Rico,... he will be missed.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 07:38:26 PM
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DaveB:
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Damn, this is getting depressing. I'm tired of hearing about someone dying everyday. God, how I loved Alexis Arguello. He was a great man period. R.I.P.
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 07:49:33 PM
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Real Talk:
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Hey man , I'm young so the Alexis Arguello era was a little bit before my time . When he retired I may have been 7 or 8 . I caught a couple of his fights and my uncle always spoke highly of him . The fights between him and Pryor were classics . My uncle recorded them and let me watch . I watch a little bit of his fight with Boom Boom yesterday . Wow............. my condolences to the family . R.I.P. Alexis
Wednesday Jul 1, 2009 11:21:15 PM
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bill major:
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im truely devastated by the death of alexis. he was a great champion in and out of the ring .i have watched him my whole life and wa their at his induction. damn.
Thursday Jul 2, 2009 07:25:05 PM
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Rick:
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His smile could melt away anything. I respected him so much that in 82 I name my son after him. I will miss him.
Thursday Jul 2, 2009 08:38:58 PM
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PITO:
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I would like to say first off ALEXIS ARGUELLO was the GREATEST CHAMPION EVER! No person alive had showed the HEART and CLASS that he displayed in and out of the RING. IM PUERTO RICAN n proud to say with all our great champions ALEXIS still is by far my favorite. RIP ALEXIS love you always and i send my condolences to your family-n i will cherish your greatest fights which i do have on DVD. TE AMO SIEMPRE! :(
Thursday Jul 2, 2009 10:49:20 PM
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Anony:
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Wow... people here showing BIG LOVE to Arguello... I don't remember many fighters from my childhood but surely remember Alexis Arguello. He always used to humbly embrace every fighter he fought. Like a genuine caballero. That's the image I will always remember him by. HEY!!!! I just watched the second Escalera fight in youtube... what a left hook!!!! my jaw dropped!!!! I can believe it. Too bad Escalera was Puertorican, that part I didn't like : {
Friday Jul 3, 2009 08:32:28 AM
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2009 Reader Of The Year Weighs In On Legacies Of Pacquiao And Mayweather
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