Alexis Arguello
1952 - 2009
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Biography
Alexis Arguello was a Nicaraguan professional boxer and politician. He was born on April 19, 1952, in Managua, Nicaragua. Arguello is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, winning world championships in three weight divisions: featherweight, super featherweight, and lightweight. After retiring from boxing, he ventured into politics and served as the Mayor of Managua. Arguello tragically passed away on July 1, 2009.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Boxing is one of the last things that should ever be criticized because it builds good character.
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You have to have the humility to understand you are going to be the same character whether you win or lose.
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You have to seize the opportunity if it is presented to you.
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Boxing is the ultimate challenge. There's nothing that can compare to testing yourself the way you do every time you step in the ring.
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In boxing, you never have a guaranteed victory. There's always more to learn and more to experience.