R.I.P. Alexis Arguello

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  1. surreal deal

    surreal deal Liverpool via Krypton Full Member

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    I know."arguably"?:huh
    Maybe he's fallen for too much Mayorga trash talk.:?
     
    surreal deal, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. dits

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    It's sad to see one of the greats go down this way.
     
    dits, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. Waynegrade

    Waynegrade Boxing Addict Full Member

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    There may have been no classier fighter than the all time great, Arguello. All those Sat. afternoon fights on CBS. His beatdowns of Escalera, Mancini, Ganigan, Olivares. A veritable who`s who of boxing. I used to box bak then, and I was always trying to mimick the cool, devastating style of `Un Flaco de Explosivo`. But, when he grabbed everyone`s conscience and heart. When after delivering a measured, brutal beatdown of Mancini. The class, heart and integrity he displayed in consoling a young, heartbroken Manicin. Was without a doubt, one of the classiest displays of sportmanship, ever seen in sports...Today`s fighter could learn something from Arguello. Whos was as ruthless of a finisher as boxing has ever seen. Yet, was always respectful; before during and after the fight. Alexis, you will be missed...
     
    Waynegrade, Jul 2, 2009
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  4. waldoesj

    waldoesj Active Member Full Member

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    :?:?:?:?:?
     
    waldoesj, Jul 2, 2009
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  5. Sting

    Sting Akagami no Shanks Full Member

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    RIP Champ. You are a legend and one of the greatest fighters to ever set foot in the ring.

    Have a nice time up there.

    You'll be sorely missed.

    El Flaco Explosivo FTW!!
     
    Sting, Jul 2, 2009
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  6. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    If you want to get an understanding of why this news guts me, then watch Arguello's fight with Mancini. Watch the way he dismantles an inspired, capable fighter in the later rounds, and then consoles the teary-eyed and disappointed Mancini after the fight.

    There just weren't many fighters of Arguello's class and caliber that have stepped through the ropes, and he'll be missed....

    Badly missed.

    RIP, Champ.
     
    Drew101, Jul 2, 2009
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  7. gooners!!

    gooners!! Boxing Junkie banned

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    Reasons why you gotta love Arguello

    Olivares,Escalera 1+2,Limon,Mancini,Pryor 1+2

    KO> Costello,Rooney and beating the brakes off the pasty faced Scotsman :lol:

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    gooners!!, Jul 2, 2009
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  8. ballznall

    ballznall Active Member Full Member

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    Still get teary eyed when I am watching his hi lites......what a champion ....
    God Bless you alexis....!
     
    ballznall, Jul 4, 2009
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  9. LocoRoco

    LocoRoco ★★★★★ Full Member

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    Very sad news, a true boxing great, i'm sure everyone on ESB can agree with that
     
    LocoRoco, Jul 4, 2009
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  10. Waynegrade

    Waynegrade Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fighters of today could truly learn how to carry themselves like a champion watching this guy. He spoke like a true gentleman, and carried himself as such. What a sad ending ofr such a legendary champion...
     
    Waynegrade, Jul 5, 2009
    Waynegrade, Jul 5, 2009
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