Beloved Warrior by Christian Giudice HARDBACK 9781597977098

Beloved WarriorThe Rise and Fall of Alexis Argello\nAuthor(s): Christian Giudice\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Potomac Books Inc, United States\nImprint: Potomac Books Inc\nISBN-13: 9781597977098, 978-1597977098\nSynopsis\nBoxing lost a true warrior and gentleman of the ring when the mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, Alexis Argello, died in 2009. To millions in Nicaragua and around the world, Argello 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.\n\n With a career that began in 1968 in Managua, Argello overcame early losses, including a knockout in his debut. He went on to win three world titles, relinquishing them only by moving up in weight class. While boxing until 1995 and reaping luxury and fame, Argello never forgot his people. Using his skills and power, \""El Flaco Explosivo\"" (The Explosive Thin Man) earned his lofty st.