Arguello: Overcoming Adversity, Succumbing To Demons

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By Jake Donovan - It’s tragic enough to hear about the loss of an iconic figure without learning that the sudden demise was self-inflicted.

So trickled out the news of the death of former triple-division world champion Alexis Arguello, who reportedly took his own life with a gunshot wound to the chest in his Managua, Nicaragua home during the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

He was 57 years old.

Boxing is forced to deal with the tragic tale just days after the entertainment world mourned the loss of three former stars, including quite possibly the most celebrated personality in the world in Michael Jackson.

Arguello’s name more than likely barely registers among those impacted by Jackson’s contributions in and outside of the music genre. But it doesn’t make his own accomplishments in and out of the ring any less significant.

Outside the ropes, a good portion of his life was an all-too common tale of ex-pugilists – failing to readjust to life after boxing, turning to drugs and booze after having avoided both throughout his storied career, and in the end succumbing to his own demons. [details]

[MaYaN_SuN]

The embodiment of Central and South American fighters, fighters in general. I didn't get to see him fight, but from the clips and highlights I've seen...lol I get the picture. But because it was an apparent suicide, I really think everyone should take time out and say a little prayer for the guy.

[jetgeomcx]

The embodiment of Central and South American fighters, fighters in general. I didn't get to see him fight, but from the clips and highlights I've seen...lol I get the picture. But because it was an apparent suicide, I really think everyone should take time out and say a little prayer for the guy.

"boxing is an art....boxing should be beautiful......boxing should be like ballet."
a quote from the great alexis...when he was still a pugilist trying to make fame and fortune.

why on earth would he commit suicide????
if not for drugs,....he's doing good as mayor of managua!!

[MaYaN_SuN]

"boxing is an art....boxing should be beautiful......boxing should be like ballet."
a quote from the great alexis...when he was still a pugilist trying to make fame and fortune.

why on earth would he commit suicide????
if not for drugs,....he's doing good as mayor of managua!!

You watch the brief highlights of him that they show on TV and you can see what made him great within a round of boxing. The guy fought to every single one of his bodies advantages, with the reach, the leverage, and the speed he possessed. He capitalized on everything he had. I mean 'I think' it took a drugged fighter to finally derail his success. But that's life, it'll cheat you out vain glory in a heart beat lol.

But one thing that bugs me out is the fact they're sayin it was suicide. Now because of that, I really think people should say a few words for the guy.

[Kelly Robinson]

R.I.P. Champ.

[RightCross94]

Rough few weeks here for me. Lost my Mother 2 weeks ago,then,I have to hear about my favorite fighter of all time dying. Whether it was suicide or whatever,the man was the epitome of class,and,like Mayan Sun above stated,his form,his skill in that ring,well,it was just an blessing in my life to have watched him fight on tv while he was still active. My prayers to his family during a time that is quite difficult. God Rest His Soul....

oh jeez, im really sorry to hear that about your mum man, hope you and your family pull through

and yeah alexis dying is just a big shock, i was watching him fight a few weeks ago and i really liked what i saw, i would have loved to have been around when he was in his prime

[RightCross94]

wtf why is my post above his thats weird

[Right Hand Man]

Vaya con dios, amigo!

[Carminedon]

Alexis

I'm Glad to see you got to post the article. I guess you listened, when I told you he was a living boxing how-to video. You absorbed more boxing knowledge than I could have ever dreamed of. I'm proud of you as a son and an as accomplished writer!

[shwaap]

Rough few weeks here for me. Lost my Mother 2 weeks ago,then,I have to hear about my favorite fighter of all time dying. Whether it was suicide or whatever,the man was the epitome of class,and,like Mayan Sun above stated,his form,his skill in that ring,well,it was just an blessing in my life to have watched him fight on tv while he was still active. My prayers to his family during a time that is quite difficult. God Rest His Soul....