At 7:30 A.M. today, Punxsutawney Phil — the Seer of Seers, Prognosticator of all Prognosticators — emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Penn., and proclaimed, in his native Groundhogese, that JORGE “Travieso” ARCE’S reign as the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) interim super flyweight champion would last less than six days, until Saturday, February 7, when he rumbles with World Super Flyweight Champion VIC “Raging Bull” DARCHINYAN, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. SHOWTIME will televise their battle live, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast.)
Vic Darchinyan
Darchinyan Enrages Arce With His Trash Talk; Arce States, “Now It’s Personal!”
By Sam Gregory: During an interview regarding his up-coming fight with the WBA Interim super flyweight champ Jorge Arce on February 7th, undisputed super flyweight champion Vic “The Raging Bull” Darchinyan made the following statement to the press, “I can’t get enough of Mexican fighters. They bounce real good off the canvas when I hit them. Let’s see, I’ve stopped Cristian Mijares, Victor Burgos, and Luis Maldonado over the past two years. Unlike Jorge Arce, those three fighters were very tough hombres. Defeating Arce won’t take much training. It won’t even be a fight for me!”
Darchinyan vs. Arce; Pacquiao vs. Hatton Tix on Sale This Friday! – News
Two of boxing’s biggest stars will meet in the ring for what could be the year’s biggest pay-per-view event. Five-division world champion MANNY “Pac Man” PACQUIAO and Ring Magazine and IBO World Junior Welterweight champion RICKY “The Hitman” HATTON, will rumble for Hatton’s World Junior Welterweight Championships Saturday, May 2 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These two boxing artists will have a 20 x 20 foot canvas to paint a black and blue masterpiece that the world has been waiting to watch. Pacquiao and Hatton boast a combined record of 93-4-2 (68 KOs), a winning percentage of 94% and a victory by knockout ratio of 73%.
Fury Wants Fight With Sexton; Arce-Darchinyan, Cunningham – News
Unbeaten heavyweight phenomenon Tyson Fury has already set his sights on the man he hopes will be his next opponent. The 6 feet 8 ½ inch 20 year old is scheduled for his third pro fight in Norwich on February 28th when he appears on the undercard of local hero, Jon Thaxton’s first defence of his European Lightweight title.
Darchinyan: “What’s Black & Blue and Red All Over?”
January 26 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year — the beginning of Chinese New Year and World Super Flyweight Champion VIC “Raging Bull” DARCHINYAN is ready to celebrate – super fly style!
Darchinyan-Arce – For All The Marbles On Feb 7th
By Jim Dower: IBF/WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs) mixes it up against veteran Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) on February 7th at The Pond, in Anaheim, California. This is a tough fight to predict a winner of because Darchinyan – an all offense type fighter – has shown to be vulnerable to a lead hook when coming inside to land his telegraphed bombs, and if anything, Arce’s got a great left hook and throws it with a lot of power.
Darchinyan vs. Arce On Feb 7th
By Manuel Perez: IBF/WBA/WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs) takes on Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) on February 7th at The Pond, in Anaheim, California. This fight has the makings of a classic, but more than likely it will end up disappointing. Arce, 29, just looks badly overmatched in this one. He’s got power, and has proven himself throughout his career winning titles in the light flyweight and flyweight divisions.
Arce-Darchinyan: Jorge Faces A Uphill Battle
By Dan Ambrose: IBF/WBA/WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs) defends his titles against former light flyweight champion Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) on February 7th at The Pond, in Anaheim, California. In every which way you look at this fight, it seems like Arce, 29, has little chance at winning. Indeed, this fight seems like a fight destined to be a terrible mismatch with Darchinyan ultimately destroying Arce.
Arce vs. Darchinyan On February 7th
By Dave Lahr: Two-time former light flyweight champion and current interim WBA super flyweight champion Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) will be facing IBF/WBC super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs) in a title match on February 7th at The Pond, in Anaheim, California. This figures to be a tough fight for Arce, 29, who has a history of cuts and will be probably finding his face tested often by the titanic shots that Darchinyan will be throwing his way.
Arce To Fight Darchinyan on Feb. 7th
By Dave Lar: World Boxing Council/International Boxing Federation super flyweight champion Vic Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs) will be going up against interim WBA super flyweight champion Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 39 KOs) in a 12-round title bout on February 7th, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.