The original "Golden Boy", Art Aragon has suffered a stroke and is on a life support system. He is in critical condition. When I receive more information I will pass it on. Our prayers and thoughts are with Art Aragon and his family.
Art Aragon, was originally from Belen, New Mexico, but he lived in and fought out of Los Angeles, California and was a regular at the Olympic Auditorium. He was one of Los Angeles' most popular fighter during the 1940's and 1950's. His career spanned from 1944 to 1960 ending his career with 116 fights, 61 KO's 20 losses and 6 draws and was stopped 3 times. Along the way, win, lose or draw; he fought the likes of, Lauro Salas, Billy Grahm, Chuck Davey, Don Jordan, Jimmy Carter, Harold Jones, Enrique Bolanos, Carmen Basilio and so many more.
After retiring from boxing he became an actor, playong himself in "The Ring" (1952), and appeared in Audie Murphy's "To Hell and Back" (1955) and the following year he appeared again with Murphy in "World in My Corner", playing a fighter. He also appeared in "Fat City" (1972) with Stacey Keach and Jeff Bridges He had many bit parts in several television shows such as: Dan August, Baretta, Ellery Queen and Barnaby Jones.
Art Aragon's Boxing Record
Art Aragon's Movie and Television Credit's
Luis Magana from the Olympic passed last week at 95-96 years old. I wish I knew more but I don't. Our condolences to his family.
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