Professional Boxer. He held world titles in the Featherweight, Super Featherweight and Lightweight Divisions. In 1974, he won his first world championship title when he defeated Mexico's Ruben Olivares for the WBA Featherweight crown. In 1978, he won the WBC Super Featherweight belt after he was victorious over Puerto Rico's Alfredo Escalera. In 1981, he would capture his third title with a points victory over Scotland's Jim Watt for the WBC Lightweight crown. It was perhaps a 14th round knockout loss to Aaron Pryor in 1982 that Arguello may be best remembered for. He retired from boxing in 1995 after compiling a record of 82 wins (65 knockouts) and 8 losses in 90 bouts. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. At the time of his death, he was serving as Mayor of Managua, Nicaragua.
Professional Boxer. He held world titles in the Featherweight, Super Featherweight and Lightweight Divisions. In 1974, he won his first world championship title when he defeated Mexico's Ruben Olivares for the WBA Featherweight crown. In 1978, he won the WBC Super Featherweight belt after he was victorious over Puerto Rico's Alfredo Escalera. In 1981, he would capture his third title with a points victory over Scotland's Jim Watt for the WBC Lightweight crown. It was perhaps a 14th round knockout loss to Aaron Pryor in 1982 that Arguello may be best remembered for. He retired from boxing in 1995 after compiling a record of 82 wins (65 knockouts) and 8 losses in 90 bouts. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992. At the time of his death, he was serving as Mayor of Managua, Nicaragua.
Bio by: C.S.
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