✦ Legacy Profile

Alexis Argüello

also known as 'El Flaco Explosivo'

3-weight world champion; first Nicaraguan world champion; national hero

📍 Nicaragua⌛ Pre-1600 (Ancient/Medieval)⧖ Apr 19, 1952 – Jul 1, 2009

Boxing

Affiliated ·Historical; Int'l Boxing HOF

Born Managua, Nicaragua. WBA Featherweight, WBC Super Featherweight, WBC Lightweight champion.

Notable Achievements

'El Flaco Explosivo'; 3-weight World Champion (WBA FW, WBC SFW, WBC LW); First Nicaraguan world champion; National hero of Nicaragua

Documented Students

Nicaraguan boxing legacy