Was Alexis Arguello boring?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by AntonioMartin1, Jul 30, 2024.


  1. Flash24

    Flash24 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    If you didn't enjoy watching Arguello, you probably wouldn't enjoy watching Joe Louis.
    Because they were pretty much Carbon copies of each other in style, technical abilities, speed and power pound for pound.
    He was never boring in my opinion. Though like all boxers a certain style could make him look vulnerable. But all boxers in history had certain styles that flustered and frustrate them.
    But the great thing about Arguello was he'd fight them anyway.
    I'm sure he knew certain fighters would be difficult for him. And him usually being the star, he could've easily avoided them.
    But he fought them anyway. And he usually found away to win, however difficult the style mesh up may have been.
    But that's what great fighters do, find away to win. It wasn't pretty all the time, but Arguello usually found away.
    He wasn't Floyd Mayweather Jr. Who choose the opponents that gave him the best chance for the win.
     
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  2. ron davis

    ron davis Well-Known Member Full Member

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    One of the best boxers ever.
     
  3. AntonioMartin1

    AntonioMartin1 Jeanette Full Member

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    Yeah Hopkins at least is a given lol

    RJJ was so dominant that I dont see any of his old fights.
     
  4. Journeyman92

    Journeyman92 Mauling Mormon’s Full Member

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    He isn’t my cup of tea but his greatness is undeniable.
     
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