Thought I'd put this link up for anyone interested in reading great article celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Alexis Arguello, RIP......
OtG Remembers: with Alexis Arguello Jr
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Thought I'd put this link up for anyone interested in reading great article celebrating the 1 year anniversary of Alexis Arguello, RIP......
OtG Remembers: with Alexis Arguello Jr
I'm kind of interested in what our more socialist leaning members think of what the Sandinista's did to this great boxing hero?
One of the best technical fighters out there, and one of the gentleman of boxing. Never lost a title once he won it, and he had amazing fights against.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Ruben Olivares
Aaron Pryor x2
Ray Mancini
Andrew Ganigan
Jose Luis Ramirez
Cornelius Boza Edwards
Bobby Chacon
Rafael Limon
Alfredo Escalera x2
Those fights were real classics, Alexis Arguello was always a treat to watch R.I.P Alexis Arguello.
I have seen the Mancini and Pryor fights but after reading that article I think I need a serious download and recap session ICB. I'll use your list as a get go man thanks.....Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBOne of the best technical fighters out there, and one of the gentleman of boxing. Never lost a title once he won it, and he had amazing fights against.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Ruben Olivares
Aaron Pryor x2
Ray Mancini
Andrew Ganigan
Jose Luis Ramirez
Cornelius Boza Edwards
Bobby Chacon
Rafael Limon
Alfredo Escalera x2
Those fights were real classics, Alexis Arguello was always a treat to watch R.I.P Alexis Arguello.
Andrew Ganigan was like Edwin Valero a little bit, he had Alexis Arguello down and hurt quite badly. He was a pretty big puncher, it was a great 5 round war. The Ruben Olivares fight is probably top 10 best Featherweight fights of all time, and the Alfredo Escalera fights were brutal.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagicianI have seen the Mancini and Pryor fights but after reading that article I think I need a serious download and recap session ICB. I'll use your list as a get go man thanks.....Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBOne of the best technical fighters out there, and one of the gentleman of boxing. Never lost a title once he won it, and he had amazing fights against.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Ruben Olivares
Aaron Pryor x2
Ray Mancini
Andrew Ganigan
Jose Luis Ramirez
Cornelius Boza Edwards
Bobby Chacon
Rafael Limon
Alfredo Escalera x2
Those fights were real classics, Alexis Arguello was always a treat to watch R.I.P Alexis Arguello.
One last thing i'd like to see your opinion on Jose Luis Ramirez vs Alexis Arguello, as much as i like Alexis Arguello may he R.I.P. I thought Jose Luis Ramirez nicked that one IMO.
He beat the great Jim Watt too, lets not forget.
ICB, I love info like that, helps me fill in the many many holes that exist in my boxing history. Thanks. I'm searching for fight downloads as we speak...... Hopefully I can find that specific fight to watch on my train journeys and let you know my thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBAndrew Ganigan was like Edwin Valero a little bit, he had Alexis Arguello down and hurt quite badly. He was a pretty big puncher, it was a great 5 round war. The Ruben Olivares fight is probably top 10 best Featherweight fights of all time, and the Alfredo Escalera fights were brutal.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagicianI have seen the Mancini and Pryor fights but after reading that article I think I need a serious download and recap session ICB. I'll use your list as a get go man thanks.....Quote:
Originally Posted by ICBOne of the best technical fighters out there, and one of the gentleman of boxing. Never lost a title once he won it, and he had amazing fights against.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Ruben Olivares
Aaron Pryor x2
Ray Mancini
Andrew Ganigan
Jose Luis Ramirez
Cornelius Boza Edwards
Bobby Chacon
Rafael Limon
Alfredo Escalera x2
Those fights were real classics, Alexis Arguello was always a treat to watch R.I.P Alexis Arguello.
One last thing i'd like to see your opinion on Jose Luis Ramirez vs Alexis Arguello, as much as i like Alexis Arguello may he R.I.P. I thought Jose Luis Ramirez nicked that one IMO.
Everyone should probably catch up on his fights i reckon if they haven't already...
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Originally Posted by El Kabong
When it cane to political, AA was way in over his head and eventually was put in a place where he had run out of viable options (at least as he saw things). He then committeed suicide.
You watch the HBO documentary about the situation Homlcall man??. Insightful to say the least if you didn't. I think I provided a link to it in the FS section....... he was certainly used in the political arena, by a man who had already betrayed him once, and betrayed him terriibly too. He obviously loved his country and saw the offer as a second chance to do his country proud, but he seemed to get f88ked for a second time round.....Quote:
Originally Posted by holmcallQuote:
Originally Posted by El Kabong
When it cane to political, AA was way in over his head and eventually was put in a place where he had run out of viable options (at least as he saw things). He then committeed suicide.
The Sandinistas took all he had when he was in his prime, perhaps driving him to drug abuse, and when the Sandinistas needed credibility they used Arguello and once they had what they needed they threw him away like a piece of trash....lousy commie bastards!
Arguello's life reminds me a little of Joe Louis' life, which could have easily been made better with a Presidential pardon.
If only he fought another great in the late Salvador Sanchez...:(
Alexis was a classy guy... and a wonderful boxer to watch. He beat local favorite Alfredo "El Salsero" Escalera in a couple of classic fights, and Puerto Ricans still loved the guy. I was devastated when he lost those fights to Aaron Pryor, another two classic battles. He sure is missed.
Don't believe I replied to your message but thank you very much.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Really appreciate it.... :)
As far as AA goes you guys know where I stand... ;)
Your absolutely welcome pal. I know wev'e not traded messages before, i just remembered your posts from last year regarding Arguello..... Hope you liked the article man....Quote:
Originally Posted by CutMeMickDon't believe I replied to your message but thank you very much.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheMacMagician
Really appreciate it.... :)
As far as AA goes you guys know where I stand... ;)