Breaking Down Alexis Arguello

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  1. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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  2. Willie Maeket

    Willie Maeket "40 Acres and Mule" -General William T. Sherman Full Member

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    Good read.

    On a side note the Sandinistas killed Alex and Roman is in bed with them and so is bum ass Mayorga .
    Alexis is a man that dared to be great by moving up to 140 and getting beat by Pryor. To Alexis defense Pryor may have been given something by Panama Lewis and Aaron did not know it.​
     
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    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Sucks Arguello got killed over his politics but I didn't want to end such a great article with another downer after theGatti vs Ward breakdown.
     
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    Good Read Mate...
     
  5. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Thanks a lot man, I'm currently in the process of starting a blog and one of my regulars over at Imgur fronted me the 100 dollars I need to get it started, but my bank and paypal are making it a huge pain in the ass. Never had a credit card or cell phone so it's basically impossible to make the site with out a ton of leg work on my part. Hopefully it is worth the effort.
     
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    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    Great material, as always. And as usual, very appreciated. Thank you.
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Nice work ..really enjoyed this. Dont like the term Check hook but other than that really enjoyed it. Alexis was /is one of my absolute favorite fighters and when I think of early 80's boxings which is the last truly great era for me. Alexis is one of the first names I think of.
     
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    Sphillips Active Member Full Member

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    Enjoyed that.

    Very good.
     
  9. Aston Villa

    Aston Villa Active Member banned Full Member

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    Great piece, but reading other stuff its quite clear he wasn't corrupt enough for politics, I cant see it as suicide, its murder isn't it ! Again, good work Escudo !
     
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    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Mods can you move this to classic
     
  11. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    Arguello wouldn't have been great if he didn't have massive height and reach advantages. The only time he was ever on an even playing field was against Escalera.
     
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    Nice article, I've seen your analysis before. As someone who loves the technical breakdowns, I started following you on twitter in order to be able to see your future articles. Let me/us know when you create your blog.
     
  13. Tramell

    Tramell Hypocrites Love to Pray & Be Seen. Mathew 6:5 Full Member

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    Always nice to read positive articles in the face of negativity.
    Arguello the explosive thin man.

    I deeply regret not walking up to Arguello when I saw him at IBHOF. I was helping Lou Diva off one of those golf carts, figured I'd see him later on. I didn't.
     
  14. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    LOL That's like saying a fighter is only great because he has speed and power. SMH
     
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    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    I think he was fighting in the wrong weight class. He should have been about 30 pounds north of where he fought. A couple of guys have done that over the years. Hearns, Spinks, Saddler, Foster.