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	The Battle of the Champions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Arguello was rushed by his handlers into a shower and shielded.
		Pryor took on the attack to Arguello in the first four rounds, setting the stage for the rounds that followed, in which it was unclear which boxer would win.
		When somebody noticed that the bottle had been brought from outside the ring into Pryor's corner in between rounds, a controversy broke out and lasted for months, after which the WBA issued an order for a rematch, which was fought September 15th, 1983.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Champions (483 words)

	ESPN.com: BOXING - User comments on Arguello column
		Alexis was a true gentleman in and out of the ring, and he will always be among boxing's greats.
		Alexis has been and will always be to me the greatest at 126, 130 and 135 pounds.
		Not only because Arguello was one the greatest men to grace the sport, but because his story reflects one of the most tragic elements of the sport.
	espn.go.com /boxing/s/2000/0712/629796.html (798 words)

	Title Bout Championship Boxing
		Arguello, on the other hand, had vacated the featherweight throne and claimed the WBC super featherweight title by stopping the excellent Alfredo Escalera in the 13th round of their championship bout.
		Arguello's height and reach, they argue, will turn out to be a weakness not a strength, against Duran, who loves to work inside.
		Arguello's jab is ever-accurate and the threat of his dangerous counterpunches keeps Duran from swarming.
	www.ootpdevelopments.com /tb/tbarticle.php?id=182 (1685 words)

	ESPN.com: BOXING - Arguello: "I wanted to die"
		Arguello, his mind and spirit ravaged by booze and drugs, was inconsolable for several months, dating back to last summer and continuing until early this year.
		Arguello claimed he still has plenty of money left over from his stellar career and does well with his printing company in Managua, where he lives.
		Arguello returned two years later to try to become the first four-division champ in boxing history and managed two victories without a title shot before retiring again.
	espn.go.com /boxing/columns/graham/612133.html (1742 words)

	Alexis Arguello versus Acelino Freitas - FANTASY FIGHT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Arguello is up at the count of seven and appears to be hurt and shocked.
		Arguello lands a decent one-two in the round while Freitas is content to dance and clear his head.
		Arguello charges, lands a left to the body, head, then a right to the jaw and Freitas pitches backward again.
	pages.prodigy.net /poche/arguellofreitas.htm (364 words)

	LIGHTWEIGHT DREAM FIGHT Alexis A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexis never lost any of his titles in the ring.
		Arguello was usually a slow starter and Ismael was a very good counter puncher.
		The decision would be close but Arguello’s power and his late surge would carry him to a unanimous decision.
	insideboxing.com /Featured_pieces/lightweight_dream_fight_alexis_a.htm (419 words)

	IBHOF / Alexis Arguello (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Arguello, who moved to Miami during his career, returned home and briefly fought on the side of the Contras.
		Arguello lost a decision but earned another title try against fellow Hall-of-Famer Ruben Olivares.
		Arguello was trailing on points when he knocked Olivares out in the 13th round.
	www.ibhof.com /alexis.htm (308 words)

	Salvador Sanchez Alexis Arguello Boxing Article
		Alexis Arguello had relinquished his WBA Featherweight Title and challenged Alfredo Escalera for the WBC 130 pound title.
		Arguello scored a thirteenth round kayo in a brutal fight and then proceeded to make eight successful defenses.
		Alexis would begin using a steady body attack to slow Sanchez down.
	saddoboxing.com /boxing-article/salvador-sanchez-alexis-arguello.html (332 words)

	[ GameTrailers.com - Industry News ] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexis Arguello, a light and featherweight boxing champion from the 1970s, has decided to enter the ring for one more fight, this time with three of the world's biggest video game companies.
		Arguello learned he was present within the game three years ago when a fan asked him to sign a copy of the game.
		Arguello is suing the companies for using his name, identity, and boxing style without his permission.
	gtnj.gametrailers.com /gigexNews/news15952.html (173 words)

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		Arguello, who was democratically elected under the "Frente Sandinista" political party, took the oath of office on January 15.
		Ironically, it was Ortega and the Sandinistas who confiscated Arguello's properties in Nicaragua, when they took control of the Central American country in the late '70s and dubbed Arguello as a traitor to his country, a Yankee conspirator and counter-revolutionary (contras).
		According to a news report from 'La Prensa,' Arguello stated that the best trait of human kind is to forgive past errors, when he was questioned about his feelings towards all he endured during the "Revolucion Sandinista" in Nicaragua.
	www.fightnews.com /saenz86.htm (338 words)

	Remember When? 15 Rounds for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Lightweight Championship of the World. Champion Alexis ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Alexis Arguello exemplified the meaning of class then, and to this day, he still does.
		But in the end, it was Pryor who stopped Arguello in the 14th round on a barrage of unanswered punches that left Arguello slumped on the canvas for what seemed like an eternity.
		Arguello retired a couple of years after the second Pryor fight, but then returned to the ring in 1995.
	www.ringsidereport.com /bbb10112004.htm (1219 words)

	JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ V ALEXIS ARGUELLO - Who wins? - Boxing Chat
		Alexis would have a height and reach advantage and he knew how to use those attributes as well as any fighter.
		Arguello was a superb fighter, but he would of lacked the speed to cause Chavez real concerns, and could also have lapses that led to the odd embarrassing defeat.
		Alexis was called the explosive thin man. It was done for a reason, the fight would change suddenly from one of his well planned combinations.
	www.saddoboxing.com /boxing_forum/index.php/topic,17086.0.html (1324 words)

	Alexis Arguello - Reviews on RateItAll (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		alexis arguello is one of the best featherweights in history.
		Arguello began as a tough bantamweight in the late 60's/early 70's but quickly moved up to feathwerweight and challenged the great Ernesto Marcel, losing a close 15 round decision in the champs backyard.
		To his credit, Arguello could have--but chose not to--take the sure route of claiming his fourth belt (in as many divisions) against the other bums, er champions, Costello, Mamby, Haley.
	www.rateitall.com /i-5748-alexis-arguello.aspx (807 words)

	BraggingRightsCorner.com - "Up Close and Personal with Alexis Arguello: An exclusive interview by Aladdin ...
		Alexis Arguello is one of the most gracious individuals in the sport of boxing, as many of you may know one minute he’s trying to knock Ray Mancini's head off, then he’s helping him up and telling him that he loves his father.
		He lost 2 of his first 5 fights, didn’t get a title shot until his 40th fight and lost that fight by decision; yet, was still able to regroup and go on to have a great career.
		Arguello’s overall record stands at 82 wins, 8 losses, with 65 knockuts.
	www.braggingrightscorner.com /freemanarguello.html (2673 words)

	Alexis Argüello - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
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		Alexis Argüello (born April 19, 1952), is a former world champion boxer, born in Nicaragua.
		Alexis Arguello became involved in Nicaraguan politics, and, in 2004, he was elected as Managua's vice-mayor.
	www.secaucus.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Alexis_Arguello (847 words)

	Ringsidereport.com
		Aaron "The Hawk" Pryor and Alexis Arguello put on two of the best boxing matches I have ever seen.
		In politics, that is. Alexis Arguello, at age 52, is running for vice mayor of the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua on the ticket of the leftist Sandinista Front.
		Alexis has decided to back the party that was voted out of office in 1990 because of what he has seen in the last 13 years.
	ringsidereport.com /Bill080904.htm (431 words)

	Boxing Scene Forums - Prayers for Alexis Arguello.... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The former three-time world champion, who had won an election in November to become vice-mayor of the capitol city of Managua and was scheduled to take office on January 15, hasn't been heard from since Friday when he spoke to his wife by phone.
		Reportedly Arguello, who had overcome a drug addiction five years ago, had been depressed recently and had begun to drink.
		According to the Puerto Rican newspaper El Neuvo Dia, Arguello is allegedly pack on drugs and "lost the many dangerous Nicaraguan neighborhoods where illegal drugs are obtained." He won titles at featherweight, jr lightweight and lightweight in the seventies and eighties, and finished with a record of 82-8 with 65 KOs.
	www.boxingscene.com /forums/showthread.php?t=5212 (608 words)

	IBHOF / Press Releases (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Both bouts, won by Pryor in the 14th and 10th rounds respectively, were tremendous battles and many consider them among the finest contests in boxing history.
		A native of Managua, Nicaragua, Arguello held the featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight titles.
		Arguello was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
	www.ibhof.com /ibhfapaa.htm (248 words)

	Ex-boxing champ sues Electronic Arts, Sony, and Nintendo - PlayStation News at GameSpot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Proving he still has some fight left in him, former boxing champion Alexis Arguello is suing three of the biggest names in the video game business: Sony, Nintendo, and Electronic Arts.
		However, Arguello, who was a light- and featherweight champion in the 1970s, had no idea he was among the games' illustrious fighters.
		Arguello is now suing Electronic Arts, Sony, and Nintendo for using his name, identity, and boxing style without permission.
	www.gamespot.com /news/2004/03/29/news_6092489.html (400 words)

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		solidify Arguello's position as one of the greatest fighters to prowl the Featherweight, Super Featherweight and Lightweight divisions.
		Arguello had several interesting comments regarding the state of the sport and the development of today's fighters.
		Alexis Arguello: Without losing respect to fighters like Kosta Tszyu, like Roy Jones Jr, Tito Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, it's a different time.
	www.boxingladiators.com /alexisarguellointerviewbymilesmitchell.htm (663 words)

	Is It Right to Call Diego Corrales Another Alexis Arguello?
		With his tightly packed boxing defense and snapping short combinations, more than a few boxing fans saw another Alexis Arguello in Sacramento’s preeminent prizefighter.
		"He looked a lot like Alexis Arguello the way he threw his punches," said Leonard Castillon, 88, who has seen lightweights like Benny Leonard and Roberto Duran grace the ring.
		"If someone wants to compare me to someone as classy and great as Alexis Arguello than I’m honored to be mentioned in the same breath," said Corrales, who is similar in height and as devastating with either hand.
	www.maxboxing.com /Avila/Avila081304.asp (1296 words)

	Alexis Arguello Posters: "Alexis Arguello vs. Aaron Pryor" photograph and 2 more.
		Alexis Arguello Posters: "Alexis Arguello vs. Aaron Pryor" photograph and 2 more.
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	www.redjellyfish.com /posterstore/16664/alexis-arguello.html (129 words)

	Boxing - Encyclopedia.WorldSearch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Puerto Rico has three boxers to be generally considered national heroes out of a cast of over 50 world champions from that country, these being Félix Trinidad, Wilfred Benitez and Wilfredo Gomez.
		Nicaragua has Alexis Arguello, Mexico, out of over 100 world champions, Ruben Olivares, Salvador Sanchez and Julio Cesar Chavez, Cuba has Jose Napoles and amateur legend Teofilo Stevenson, Argentina Carlos Monzon, Panama Roberto Duran and Eusebio Pedroza, Australia Jeff Fenech, Japan Jiro Watanabe, Ghana Azumah Nelson, South Korea Jung Koo Chang and so on.
		These are boxers whose fame transcended the boxing borders and became household names among regular folks.
	encyclopedia.worldsearch.com /boxing.htm (3880 words)

	sell.com classifieds : Alexis Arguello vs Aaron Pryor I boxing Vhs tape for sale in Minneapolis-St. Paul (2D4X1)
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	Moviefone: Movie Celebrities - Alexis Arguello: MAIN
		28.05.04 - By Edgar Guevara: Alexis Arguello (born April 19, 1952) was one of the first few fighters to win a titles in...
		Alexis Arguello became involved in Nicaraguan politics, and, in 2004,...
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	eBay - alexis arguello, Autographs-Original, DVD items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		ALEXIS ARGUELLO and AARON PRYOR AUTOGRAPHED 16 X 20 SSG
		Alexis Arguello V Aarron Pryor1+2 (Both fights in full)
		Alexis Arguello & Aaron Pryor Autographed Awesome Photo
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	Tito Trinidad and Alexis Arguello Together in a Major League Event
		Tito Trinidad and Alexis Arguello Together in a Major League Event
		There will be live Spanish music throughout the game and free Salsa dance lessons up in the Beach.
		Campaneris, Trinidad and Arguello will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch simultaneously.
	www.doghouseboxing.com /Chee/Chee0909a05.htm (169 words)

	thebiofile .::. scoop malinowski - BIOFILE CLASSIC: Alexis Arguello!
		I really told him, boxing to me, he was the best, I tried to imitate him.
		He told me, Alexis, keep working hard and as much as you work, you accomplish what you want.
		If a man can work, he can do anything he wants.
	www.thebiofile.com /articles/stories/59874724.php (1035 words)

	ipedia.com: 1982 Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		June 11 - After a racially filled build up, the WBC world Heavyweight champion Larry Holmes, a Black, defeats challenger Gerry Cooney, a White, by a knockout in round 13 at Las Vegas to retain the world championship.
		November 12 - The Battle of The Champions, Aaron Pryor defeats Alexis Arguello in boxing contest at the Orange Bowl.
		November 13 - Ray Mancini defeats Duk Koo Kim in a Lightweight championship bout that forever changes the landscape of boxing.
	www.ipedia.com /1982.html (1652 words)

	Arguello Items (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Aaron Pryor and Alexis Arguello Signed 16x20 Photo ASI
		ALEXIS ARGUELLO auto photo vs RAY BOOM BOOM MANCINI
		Arguello vs. Pryor I and II Boxing DVD
	www.ushotjobs.com /arguello.html (125 words)

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