Former lightweight champion, Managua mayor Alexis Arguello found dead at his home

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[ConservativeStatement]

MANAGUA, Nicaragua (AP) — Former boxing champion Alexis Arguello, considered one of the best lightweights to step in the ring, has been found dead.

Presidential spokeswoman Rosario Murillo confirmed Arguello's death early Wednesday.

[norton]

The article is pretty clear:
Against the Sandanistas in the 89's,
joined the party to run for mayor in 2008.

[norton]

89’s = 80’s

[Monterrosa-24]

I think the “’89s” has a nice ring to it.

[The KG9 Kid]

Alexis Arguello was a Contra.

[Cyman]

The speed, those hooded shoulders, that tall thin frame. One of my all time favorites. Prayers offered .

[gitmogrunt]

I had the privelge meeting Arguello twice. He was very personable, very pro-American, he played a role in improving trade relations between the U.S. and Nicaragua.

I will never forget shaking his hand, His fist was solid as a Brick. A true professional, I'm sorry to hear this news.

[WellyP]

“...card carrying Sandinista, former vice-mayor of Managua, Alexis Argüello...”

http://orangejuiceblog.com/2008/09/discussion-with-the-honorable-eduardo-montealegre-mayoral-candidate-managua-nicaragua/

“...Mr. Montealegre is a candidate in the November 2nd election for Mayor of Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua. His main challenger in the upcoming election is card carrying Sandinista, former vice-mayor of Managua, Alexis Argüello, Nicaragua’s three-time world boxing champion...”

[fieldmarshaldj]

RIP.

[kellynla]

Thanks for posting.

I had no idea Arguello was a Sandinista!

[LibWhacker]

The greatest fighter I’ve ever seen. Maybe the greatest ever. The man was a machine. RIP.