Beloved Warrior: The Rise and Fall of Alexis Argüello

by Christian Giudice

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.

Genres: Nonfiction

269 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2012

Reviews

[Cruz Ramos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great boxing read, I feel as if this could of been written better but was well researched. Great story!

[John Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING

[Carl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very comprehensive on Arguello's boxing career and in terms of interviews and quotes from his nearest and dearest. I was a little disappointed with the lack of early life coverage (the book jumped very quickly into his fight career). Overall a good and informative book.