Editing Alexis Argüello (section)

===Comeback and post-retirement===
During the 1980s, Argüello briefly fought with the [[Contra (guerrillas)|Contras]] in his native [[Nicaragua]], but after a few months in the jungle, he retired from the war.<ref>[https://vault.si.com/vault/1985/10/21/adrift-sea-choices "Adrift in a Sea of Choices"], Sports Illustrated, October 21, 1985</ref> He then attempted several comebacks into boxing during the late 1980s and early 1990s and had some success, most notably a fourth round stoppage of former World Junior Welterweight Champion Billy Costello in a 1986 televised bout that put him in a position for another shot at the Junior Welterweight title. He retired for good in 1995 with a record of 82 wins, 8 losses, and 65 KOs, along with the recognition of being one of the sport's most universally respected fighters among fans, experts, and boxers.

Argüello was elected to the [[International Boxing Hall Of Fame]] in 1992. In 2008, he was honored by being selected as Nicaragua's flag-bearer at the Opening Ceremony of the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing Olympics]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20080729011202/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/10/content_8520904.htm "Alexis Arguello to bear Nicaraguan flag in Beijing Olympics"], Xinhua, July 9, 2008</ref>