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How old is Aaron Pryor?
60 years (1955–2016)
Aaron Pryor/Age at death
How old is Alexis Arguello?
57 years (1952–2009)
Alexis Argüello/Age at death
Alexis Arguello, who battled his way to three world boxing titles in the ring but lost several bouts with personal demons outside the ropes, was found dead early Wednesday at his home in Managua, Nicaragua. He was 57. Police are investigating the death and an autopsy is pending, according to a government spokeswoman.
How tall is Aaron Pryor?
5′ 7″
Aaron Pryor/Height
Where did Aaron Pryor grow up?
Cincinnati, Ohio
| Aaron Pryor | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | October 20, 1955 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 2016 (aged 60) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Who was Aaron Pryor’s first wife?
In addition to his wife, the former Frankie Banks, he is survived by his sons, Aaron Jr. and Antwan Harris; a daughter, Elizabeth Wagner; and three grandsons.
What killed Aaron Pryor?
October 9, 2016
Aaron Pryor/Date of death
How tall is Alexis Arguello?
5′ 10″
Alexis Argüello/Height
How much did Alexis Arguello weigh?
142 lbs
Alexis Argüello/Weight
Who did Aaron Pryor lose too?
Bobby Joe Young
Aaron Pryor, who is nicknamed The Hawk, suffered the first loss of his career tonight when Bobby Joe Young knocked him out 29 seconds into the seventh round of a 10-round bout at the Sunrise Musical Theater here.
Who did Aaron Pryor beat?
As a pro, between 1976 and 1990, he is fondly remembered as a marauding punching machine who drew comparisons to the legendary Henry Armstrong. Pryor (39-1, 35 knockouts) won the WBA junior welterweight title in 1980 by knocking out fellow Hall of Famer Antonio Cervantes in four rounds.
Is Alexis Arguello still alive?
Deceased (1952–2009)
Alexis Argüello/Living or Deceased
Did Sugar Ray Leonard and Aaron Pryor ever fight?
Talks of a Leonard-Pryor showdown began as early as 1981. Leonard was already a star, while Pryor was just beginning to gain recognition after winning the WBA Jr. Welterweight title the previous year. Unfortunately, the fight never materialized.
How old was Aaron Pryor when he died?
Aaron Pryor died at the age of 60 on Sunday. Getty Images Former junior welterweight boxing champion Aaron Pryor has died at 60, his wife told the Cincinnati Enquirer on Sunday after a long battle with heart disease. Pryor held a 39-1 record as a professional boxer and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996.
When did Aaron Pryor become a world champion?
He was a two-time light welterweight world champion, having held the WBA title from 1980 to 1983, and the IBF title from 1984 to 1985. Additionally, he held the Ring magazine title from 1980 to 1983, and the lineal title from 1983 to 1986.
When was Aaron Pryor inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Pryor was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1996, and in 1999 was voted by the Associated Press as the world’s best light welterweight of the 20th century. In 2002, he was ranked as the 35th greatest boxer of the past 80 years by The Ring.
When did Aaron Pryor win the Ring magazine title?
Additionally, he held the Ring magazine title from 1980 to 1983, and the lineal title from 1983 to 1986. In 1982, the Boxing Writers Association of America named Pryor as their Fighter of the Year.