Alexis Arguello was one of my favorite fighters during the 80's. He would walk you down and not waste a punch in doing it. In the ring Arguello was a very simple man to understand. Don't throw unless it hits and hurts the other fighter. Outside the ring it was more complicated to understand some of his political moves but it was always with a heart of what is best for the Nicaraguan people. When I heard of his death I was saddened that a man I respected supposably took his own life. Well I have done some reading and as it happens in all countries the truth is not so easy to find. It appears Arguello;s opponents resided outside the ring as well.
This is not going to be a history lesson describing the political forces of the Sandinista's vs. Contra Rebels and others. I will say even those living in the country of Nicaragua would have a difficult time trying to figure out the good guys between these groups. Alexis left his country years ago due to corruption and he became one of the greatest fighters in a division that was full of hard hitting monsters. He returned to Nicaragua after he retired and took a political position as Mayor of Managua. The monsters he sometime destroyed in the ring could not compare to the silent shadowy political creatures who may have took his life.
This is what he believed. Once again I pose the question to those who lace them up, what do you believe.
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