ALEXIS ARGUELLO
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Nicaragua has lost her most beloved athlete . At the national hero. Few activities such as sport of boxing, fail to produce the magnifying effect of the human virtues of simple mortals deified in the point of life. Arguello, in view of the many imperfections of life and its common nature of man, was almost a demi-god among you suy. His work is the concise explanation of this mystery.
the news.
Chants of "Alexis, Alexis!" have broken the air of Managua on Wednesday 1 July when the world awoke to the bitter news of the tragic passing away of the seven-time Nicaraguan. Latin America
cries which was in life, one of the 5 champions World boxing great and glorious history.
The King of Boxing, as they called their countrymen, Alexis Arguello Bohorquez, ended his own life with a shot to the heart this morning, in her own home, near 1:40 local time, as recorded punctual information to Nicaraguan official radio, made by the First Lady, Rosario Murillo, spokesman for the government of President Ariel Ortega about 07:00 am this morning. There are at this stage, disparity of versions of the real causes of death. The FSLN itself is in the center of suspicion. In principle, spin doubts about its incomprehensible "emergency transfer" to a clinic, only to declare his death, removing his body from the place where they found the intervention and depriving the usual forensic evidence of gunpowder on his hands, location of the weapon with the gunshot, his body position, etc., contaminating the feasibility of confirmation for most of the evidence is now reported.
however, was not the first time he tried to commit suicide. Prompted by the excesses and drug-withdrawal after sports and had had two previous attempts which had recovered with the help of his family.
His public life :
Even before leaving the ring, in 1995, maintained an intermittent relationship with the political life of their country, with many years an honorary deputy of the National Guard Somoza. In 1975, on horseback participated in a demonstration of Somoza in Estelí, north of the country, even in the eighties briefly fought with the Contras. In 1990 the revolutionary government confiscated the assets earned in his boxing life, a situation that pushed him a period of exile in the United States. In 1994 he had sworn he would never mix never in his life to public affairs , "I spit in the face if I do," he said then. But in 2001 expressed support for the Sandinista Front (FSLN) with whom he reconciled "in the interest of national good" and in 2004 became deputy mayor of Managua. On the immense and unconditional love of his people the same as proposed for Mayor FSLN in the 2008 elections and against some questions of fraud arose then was confirmed winner by the Supreme Electoral Council. He served five months in that office.
was born in Managua April 19, 1952 in the neighborhood Monzeñor Lezcano, within a humble family. Could not complete his studies and made his professional debut in boxing at age 16. came to be 3 times world champion. But more than that, it became popular idol, an example of sportsmanship, honesty and integrity of competitive, was one of those champions who did not need to be "called" to deal with the best of his time. That being undisputed lightweight champion saw his challenge was not only 3.5 kilos over weight, but in a "mandate" of his pride, so when he went category to be measured in superlight with Aaron Pryor, was aware of being confronted, in a weight that was not theirs, to a legend that was crushed to another legend (Antonio Cervantes) and it did not wait for an invitation. Still, having been very close to consummating the feat of winning his first fight, was integrated into the great history of boxing that later acknowledged, in his brilliant champion stature, the Hall of Fame.
made 90 professional fights, won 82 victories with 65 knockouts and lost the remaining 8, receiving 4 falls before the deadline. He was world champion WBA featherweight (1974/1977) by defeating Ruben Olivares and vacated the sash to realize the WBC super featherweight title (1978/1980) conquering Alfredo Escalera. Subsequently rose to light and was consecrated by the WBC holder ecumenical and The Ring-Magazine-(1981/1983) taking that belt from the hands of Jim Watt . He fought in a time of fighting to 15 rounds without having needed to conclude all of those laps in 3 opportunities. Notable winner was almost more than anyone in history, besides those mentioned beat Rafael Limon , Bobby Chacon, Ruben Castillo , Rolando Navarrete , Cornelius Boza Edwards, Jose Luis Ramirez , Ray Mancini, Roberto Elizondo , Andrew Gánigo , Kevin Rooney and Billy Costello . Almost all of them at the time of their primes. His two falls with Aaron Pryor were, as already stated, seeking his own roof. With most of shame and commitment. Debuted
being knocked out in the first round by a man who never played another professional fight. He went another 27 years and reached the end of that road in perfect health and fortune. Caught the goals and major recognition to those who can claim a fair sportsman.
His lineage of champion:
was a boxer exquisite, refined, elegant, precise, offering a vast array of offensive moves and stuck boring. He was tall, athletic and driving the jab with electric speed. His hook to the body at the top mark of any sorts of excellence. And his huge balls take you to the top of the universal adoration. El Flaco Explosivo boxing critics had not, because it was the kind of fighter with sacred fire and overwhelming talent and class hierarchy "boxing."
he rest in peace and with the same glory it achieved in life.
VIN
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