About
As 'The Explosive Thin Man' he held featherweight, junior lightweight, and lightweight titles from 1974 to 1982.
Before Fame
He lost his debut match on a TKO, then reeled off 36 straight wins, but lost the title match.
Trivia
He had classic fights with Aaron Pryor, and thrilling matches against boxing greats like Ray Mancini, Bobby Chacon and Ruben Olivares.
Family Life
He grew up in a poor, working-class family.
Associated With
Daniel Ortega was also part of the Nicaraguan Sandanista movement, although Arguello grew disillusioned and left.
