Nickname: “El Flaco Explosivo”
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua
Weight Class: Feather / Light / Light Welter
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 77 – 8 (62 KOs)
Years Active: 1968 – 1995
Nickname: “El Flaco Explosivo”
Birthplace: Managua, Nicaragua
Weight Class: Feather / Light / Light Welter
Stance: Orthodox
Professional Record: 77 – 8 (62 KOs)
Years Active: 1968 – 1995
Elegant and precise, Alexis Argüello was a three-division world champion known for his sportsmanship and textbook fundamentals. He won titles from 126 to 140 lbs and remains one of Latin America’s most beloved champions.
Argüello’s rookie anchors the 1970s Panini series and ranks among its most collected Latin cards.
Earliest Issue: 1974 Panini Campioni dello Sport
Rookie Year: 1974
Recent Notable Sales: 1974 Panini (PSA 9) — $2,800 (2023)
1974 Panini Campioni dello Sport (Italy): true rookie card.
1979 Panini Supersport (Italy): first color variant.
Argüello’s grace and power made him a model champion. His 1974 Panini rookie symbolizes the golden age of Nicaraguan boxing.
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