Alexis Argüello

Alexis Argüello was born in Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, Nicaragua on April 19, 1952. He made his professional debut at the age of 16 years on October 26, 1968 against Israel Medina. Argüello defeated Medina via 1st round KO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.

Argüello got his first shot at a world title at the age of 21 after 34 professional fights. On February 16, 1974 Argüello challenged Ernesto Marcel's WBA featherweight title but lost via 15-round unanimous decision.

He became a world champion on November 23, 1974 at the age of 22 years, after by defeating Rubén Olivares, the then-reining WBA featherweight champion, via 13th round KO. This was his 40th fight as a professional.

Argüello then went on to successfully conquer the super-featherweight (WBC) and lightweight (WBC, The Ring) divisions as well to become a three-division world champion.

Argüello's last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Scott Walker at age 42, on January 21, 1995.

Some of Alexis Argüello's best fights were against Jim Watt, Jose Luis Ramirez, Rubén Olivares (HOFer), Ruben Castillo, Ray Mancini (HOFer), Rolando Navarrete, and José Legrá. For a complete list of Argüello's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Alexis Argüello".

Argüello has 8 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Alexis Argüello Losses".