Alexis Argüello
boxerpolitician
Who was Alexis Argüello?
Nicaraguan professional boxer who held world championships in three weight divisions and was later elected mayor of Managua. He died in 2009 under disputed circumstances.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Alexis Argüello (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| International Boxing Hall of Fame | 1992 | — |
| WBC World Lightweight Champion | 1981 | — |
| WBC World Super Featherweight Champion | 1978 | — |
| WBA World Featherweight Champion | 1974 | — |
| The Ring World Lightweight Champion | 1981 | — |
| The Ring World Featherweight Champion | 1975 | — |