Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico – WBO super bantamweight champion Jorge “Travieso” Arce (58-6-2, 45 KOs) beat Simphiwe Nongqayi (16-2-1, 6 KOs) from pillar to post in the rematch of their 2009 title fight – a fight won by Nongqayi. Arce wasted little time imposing his will on Nongqayi, as he moved efficiently in and out to land his combinations and knock Nongqayi down with … [Read more...]
Jorge Arce headlines Top Rank Live with rematch of Nongqayi, Saturday September 24
32-year old Jorge “Travieso” Arce (57-6-2, 44 KOs) defends his WBO super bantamweight title against Simphiwe Nongqayi (16-1-1, 6 KOs) on Saturday September 24, at Foro Promo Casa in Mexicali, Mexico. This 12-round super bantamweight title fight will headline Top Rank Live and will be shown on Fox Deportes. Nongqayi was a little-known fighter from South Africa when he … [Read more...]
Arce Crushes Castillo; Rosas Wins Gold
Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico-- In a battle between former world champions, Jorge "Travieso” Arce (55-6-1, 42 KOs) put an end to the comeback of Martin Castillo (35-4, 18 KOs) by stopping him at 2:56 of the first round with a a wicked liver shot. After the bout, Arce expressed interest in meeting Colombian, Yonnhy Perez for the bantamweight crown. Arce's promoter, Fernando … [Read more...]