Beloved Warrior: The Rise and Fall of Alexis Argüello
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| Management number | 237281259 | Release Date | 2026/07/10 | List Price | US$3.85 | Model Number | 237281259 | ||
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Boxing lost a true warrior and gentleman of the ring when the mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, Alexis Argüello, died in 2009. To millions in Nicaragua and around the world, Argüello was an iconic figure, a willing role model, and a shining light in a nation that places its sports figures on pedestals. Beloved Warrior explores the extraordinary rise, fall, and rebirth of this great fighter. With a career that began in 1968 in Managua, Argüello overcame early losses, including a knockout in his debut. He went on to win three world titles, only relinquishing them by moving up in weight class. While boxing until 1995 and reaping luxury and fame, Argüello never forgot his people. Using his skills and power, el Flaco Explosivo (Explosive Thin Man) earned his lofty status as one of the most celebrated Latin American boxers to ever fight. Read more
| ASIN | B0080K3SL0 |
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| XRay | Not Enabled |
| ISBN13 | 978-1597977999 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 1.6 MB |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Publisher | Potomac Books Inc. |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 269 pages |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Publication date | March 31, 2012 |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
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