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By Jake Donovan - A young titlist seeks out a faded former top fighter in order to further his own career, if not necessarily his credentials. The plan miserably backfires when the old veteran reaches back and finds a way to win just one last time.
Jorge Arce had the unique experience of landing on both sides of that equation. Twelve years after blowing a huge lead to instead become the final conquered foe in the Hall of Fame career of Michael Carbajal, the faded Mexican legend enjoyed a huge late surge to stop undefeated rising star Wilfredo Vazquez Jr in the final round of their super bantamweight bout this past May.
The performance was an indication that he learned from past history, using his own experiences to his advantage in resurrecting his career.
Now, the three-division titlist (interim belts need not apply) looks to rewrite history and reverse a few past losses before eventually calling it a career. [Click Here To Read More]
Jorge Arce had the unique experience of landing on both sides of that equation. Twelve years after blowing a huge lead to instead become the final conquered foe in the Hall of Fame career of Michael Carbajal, the faded Mexican legend enjoyed a huge late surge to stop undefeated rising star Wilfredo Vazquez Jr in the final round of their super bantamweight bout this past May.
The performance was an indication that he learned from past history, using his own experiences to his advantage in resurrecting his career.
Now, the three-division titlist (interim belts need not apply) looks to rewrite history and reverse a few past losses before eventually calling it a career. [Click Here To Read More]
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