All boxersArt Aragon
“Golden Boy”
Boxing · Deceased90-20-6RECORD
62WINS BY KO / TKO
28WINS BY DECISION
116PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Arthur Benjamin Aragon |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Golden Boy |
| Date of birth | 13 Nov 1927 |
| Died | 25 Mar 2008 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Belen, United States |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Lightweight |
| Trainers | Not added yet |
| Height | 178 cm (5′10″) |
| Reach | 183 cm (72″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1944–1960 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Last fight | Loss vs Carmen Basilio, 5 Sep 1958 |
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Background
American lightweight boxer from Belen, New Mexico, nicknamed "Golden Boy", who was a major draw at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. He also acted in film and television, including To Hell and Back (1955).
Fight history
6 fights on file. More fights can be added when this profile is claimed.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Carmen Basilio | TKO | 8 | 5 Sep 1958 | Wrigley Field, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Win | Jimmy Carter | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 3 May 1956 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Loss | Jimmy Carter | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 14 Nov 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | For NYSAC, NBA and The Ring lightweight titles | |
| Win | Jimmy Carter | Decision (split) | 10 | 28 Aug 1951 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | ||
| Loss | Bert White | Decision (points) | 1 Oct 1944 | Date approximate | |||
| Win | Frenchy Rene | Decision (points) | 1 May 1944 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, US | Pro debut; Date approximate |
Record source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).