Arce-Nongqayi Appears a Go For The IBF Title

By Mark Vester

As reported several weeks, Jorge Arce would likely face off with Simphiwe Nongqayi for the IBF super flyweight title. The bout depended on whether or not Vic Darchinyan would make a decision to vavate his title belt. Darchinyan did vacate the title after opting not to face mandatory Nongqayi of South Africa. Now it appears that Arce and Nongqayi will clash for the vacant title in September.

Arce captured the IBF's international super flyweight title with a third round knockout of Fernando Lumacad on June 27 in Atlantic City. Simphiwe Nongqayi sports a undefeated record of 15-0, 6KOs but lacks the experience of Arce (52-5, 40KOs). There is a revenge factor here. Nongqayi beat Jorge's younger brother Francisco Arce to get a mandatory shot at the IBF title.

"Darchinyan no longer wants the title. I'm going to get a shot at the title with Nongqayi of South Africa and I will work hard to become the champion again," Arce told The Record.

Ulysses Solis is said to be featured in the co-headline position on the show that is expected to take place in Mexico. 

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