All boxersAlexis Argüello
“El Flaco Explosivo”
Boxing · Deceased77-8-0RECORD
62WINS BY KO / TKO
15WINS BY DECISION
85PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Andrés Alexis Argüello Bohórquez |
|---|---|
| Nickname | El Flaco Explosivo |
| Date of birth | 19 Apr 1952 |
| Died | 1 Jul 2009 |
| Nationality | Nicaraguan |
| Birthplace | Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Managua, Nicaragua |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Featherweight, Super featherweight, Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 178 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1968–1995 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 26 Oct 1968 |
| Last fight | Loss vs Scott Walker, 21 Jan 1995 |
Details on this page were compiled from public information on 9 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).
Titles and honours
- WBA featherweight champion (1974–1976)
- WBC super featherweight champion (1978–1980)
- WBC lightweight champion (1981–1982)
- International Boxing Hall of Fame (inducted 1992)
Background
Born in Managua, Nicaragua, he won world titles in three weight classes and was known for his precise punching and sportsmanship. He fought Aaron Pryor twice for the light welterweight title in the 1980s, and later served as mayor of Managua before his death in 2009.
Fight history
85 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Scott Walker | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 21 Jan 1995 | Arizona Charlie's Decatur, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | ||
| Win | Jorge Palomares | Decision (majority) | 10 | 27 Aug 1994 | Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Win | Billy Costello | TKO | 4 | 1:42 | 9 Feb 1986 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | Pat Jefferson | TKO | 5 | 2:47 | 25 Oct 1985 | Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. | |
| Loss | Aaron Pryor | KO | 10 | 1:48 | 9 Sep 1983 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | For WBA and The Ring light welterweight titles |
| Win | Claude Noel | TKO | 3 | 0:37 | 24 Apr 1983 | Showboat, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Win | Vilomar Fernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 26 Feb 1983 | Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Loss | Aaron Pryor | TKO | 14 | 1:06 | 12 Nov 1982 | Miami Orange Bowl, Miami, Florida, U.S. | For WBA and The Ring light welterweight titles |
| Win | Kevin Rooney | KO | 2 | 3:07 | 31 Jul 1982 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
| Win | Andrew Ganigan | KO | 5 | 3:09 | 22 May 1982 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC and The Ring lightweight titles |
| Win | James Busceme | TKO | 6 | 2:35 | 13 Feb 1982 | Civic Center Beaumont, Texas, U.S. | Retained WBC and The Ring lightweight titles |
| Win | Roberto Elizondo | KO | 7 | 3:07 | 21 Nov 1981 | Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC and The Ring lightweight titles |
| Win | Ray Mancini | TKO | 14 | 1:44 | 3 Oct 1981 | Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Retained WBC and The Ring lightweight titles |
| Win | Jim Watt | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 20 Jun 1981 | Empire Pool, London, England | Won WBC and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Robert Vasquez | TKO | 3 | 2:55 | 7 Feb 1981 | Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | |
| Win | José Luis Ramírez | Decision (split) | 10 | 14 Nov 1980 | Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Win | Cornelius Boza-Edwards | TKO | 8 | 9 Aug 1980 | Steel Pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | ||
| Win | Rolando Navarrete | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 3:00 | 27 Apr 1980 | Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Gerald Hayes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Mar 1980 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | ||
| Win | Ruben Castillo | TKO | 11 | 2:03 | 20 Jan 1980 | Community Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Bobby Chacon | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 3:00 | 16 Nov 1979 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Rafael Limón | TKO | 11 | 1:40 | 8 Jul 1979 | Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S. | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Alfredo Escalera | TKO | 13 | 1:24 | 4 Feb 1979 | Sports Palace, Rimini, Italy | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Arturo Leon | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 10 Nov 1978 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC super featherweight title | |
| Loss | Vilomar Fernandez | Decision (majority) | 10 | 26 Jul 1978 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Diego Alcala | KO | 1 | 1:56 | 3 Jun 1978 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Rey Tam | TKO | 5 | 1:54 | 29 Apr 1978 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Retained WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Mario Mendez | TKO | 3 | 2:00 | 25 Mar 1978 | Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| Win | Alfredo Escalera | TKO | 13 | 2:36 | 28 Jan 1978 | Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium, Bayamon, Puerto Rico | Won WBC super featherweight title |
| Win | Enrique Solis | KO | 5 | 18 Dec 1977 | Estadio Anastasio Somoza García, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Jerome Artis | TKO | 2 | 29 Sep 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Benjamin Ortiz | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 27 Aug 1977 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | ||
| Win | Jose Fernandez | TKO | 1 | 2:06 | 3 Aug 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| Win | Ezequiel Sanchez | TKO | 4 | 22 Jun 1977 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
| Win | Alberto Herrera | KO | 1 | 14 May 1977 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Godfrey Stevens | KO | 2 | 19 Feb 1977 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Salvador Torres | KO | 3 | 1:25 | 19 Jun 1976 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titles |
| Win | Modesto Concepcion | KO | 2 | 10 Apr 1976 | Universidad, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Jose Torres | Decision (split) | 10 | 1 Feb 1976 | Plaza de Toros Calafia, Mexicali, Mexico | ||
| Win | Saul Montana | KO | 3 | 20 Dec 1975 | Polideportivo España, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Royal Kobayashi | KO | 5 | 2:47 | 12 Oct 1975 | Kuramae Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan | Retained WBA and The Ring featherweight titles |
| Win | Rosalio Muro | TKO | 2 | 2:54 | 18 Jul 1975 | Cow Palace, Daly City, California, U.S. | |
| Win | Rigoberto Riasco | TKO | 2 | 2:00 | 31 May 1975 | Estadio Ron Flor de Cana, Granada, Nicaragua | Retained WBA featherweight title; Won vacant The Ring featherweight title |
| Win | Leonel Hernandez | TKO | 8 | 2:52 | 15 Mar 1975 | Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela | Retained WBA featherweight title |
| Win | Oscar Aparicio | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 8 Feb 1975 | Nuevo Poliedro, San Salvador, El Salvador | ||
| Win | Rubén Olivares | KO | 13 | 1:20 | 23 Nov 1974 | The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. | Won WBA featherweight title |
| Win | Otoniel Martinez | KO | 1 | 21 Sep 1974 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Oscar Aparicio | Decision (points) | 12 | 24 Aug 1974 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Art Hafey | KO | 5 | 18 May 1974 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Enrique Garcia | KO | 3 | 27 Apr 1974 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Loss | Ernesto Marcel | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 16 Feb 1974 | Gimnasio Nuevo, Panama City, Panama | For WBA featherweight title | |
| Win | Raul Martinez Mora | KO | 1 | 12 Jan 1974 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | José Legrá | TKO | 1 | 24 Nov 1973 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Sigfrido Rodriguez | TKO | 9 | 27 Oct 1973 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Nacho Lomeli | KO | 1 | 2:33 | 25 Aug 1973 | Roberto Clemente Stadium, Masaya, Nicaragua | |
| Win | Octavio Gomez | KO | 2 | 30 Jun 1973 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Kid Pascualito | TKO | 3 | 26 May 1973 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Magallo Lozada | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 31 Mar 1973 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Fernando Fernandez | TKO | 2 | 24 Feb 1973 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Rafael Gonzalez | TKO | 3 | 16 Dec 1972 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Memo Ortiz | KO | 2 | 19 Nov 1972 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Memo Barrera | TKO | 2 | 21 Oct 1972 | Arena Kennedy, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Jorge Benitez | KO | 1 | 9 Sep 1972 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Loss | Jorge Reyes | TKO | 6 | 15 Jan 1972 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Vicente Worrel Jr. | KO | 2 | 18 Dec 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Reynaldo Mendoza | TKO | 4 | 10 Oct 1971 | Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Emilio Buitrago | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 2 Oct 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | Won vacant Nicaraguan bantamweight title | |
| Win | Catalino Alvarado | KO | 1 | 14 Aug 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Emilio Buitrago | TKO | 5 | 17 Jul 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Marcial Loyola | TKO | 2 | 26 Jun 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Kid Chapula | KO | 1 | 5 Jun 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Mauricio Buitrago | KO | 7 | 1 May 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Julio Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 17 Apr 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Julio Hernandez | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 13 Mar 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Antonio Quiroz | KO | 6 | 2:06 | 13 Feb 1971 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| Win | Armando Figueroa | TKO | 1 | 19 Dec 1970 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Julio Morales | KO | 3 | 5 Dec 1970 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Jose Urbina | KO | 1 | 14 Nov 1970 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Mario Bojorque | KO | 1 | 24 Sep 1970 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Marcelino Beckles | TKO | 8 | 24 Sep 1970 | Gimnasio Nacional, San José, Costa Rica | ||
| Loss | Oscar Espinosa | Decision (split) | 6 | 26 Apr 1969 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Loss | Omar Amaya | KO | 4 | 1 Mar 1969 | León, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Burrito Martinez | TKO | 3 | 15 Feb 1969 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Oscar Espinosa | Decision (split) | 4 | 14 Dec 1968 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua | ||
| Win | Israel Medina | KO | 1 | 26 Oct 1968 | Estadio Thomas Cranshaw, Managua, Nicaragua |