Arguello vs McGuigan @ 126

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Xplosive, Aug 3, 2021.


  1. Rafaman

    Rafaman Active Member Full Member

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    Good points. Arguello was only 22 and his second title challenge. He did get hit a lot , one thing we never say about Alexis is that he had a great chin. He took
    Good points. Arguello was only 22 and his second title challenge. He did get hit a lot vs Olivares. In his own words - "“I was fighting for my life. Olivares hurt me in the 8th, 9th and 10th rounds. I felt like I might go down in the 10th. This is a very happy and proud day for my country and myself.” Arguello had a solid chin, despite being so tall and long he did get tagged often but never really buckled badly. I was surprised in the Pryor fights just how many punches in took to stop him. Arguello had such a strong will to win.
     
  2. Xplosive

    Xplosive Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He would still need to be as good as Aaron Pryor, which he wasn't.
     
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  3. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Great post, Richard. Cheers
     
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  4. Clinton

    Clinton Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    AND noticeably smaller as well.
     
  5. Mike Cannon

    Mike Cannon Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Foe me Arguello has a far more easier task than the majority here would have it, cant see Barry lasting past the 6/7 round, the laser like accuracy of Alexis shots would be taking their toll by then, thinking Barry would not be KOd, more like a RSF or the corner pulls him out, after giving Arguello a torrid time up until then. keep well.
     
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  6. robert ungurean

    robert ungurean Богдан Philadelphia Full Member

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    Arguello is my favorite fighter and I'm a very big McGuigan fan. That aside Arguello stops him around 11 or 12th rd
     
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  7. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Now Deceased 2/4/25 Full Member

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    Thanks my friend, I really appreciate it.
     
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