Francisco Arce Armenta (born August 29, 1981) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former IBF Latino Super Flyweight champion and was NABF Super Bantamweight champion. Francisco is also the younger brother of former five-division world champion Jorge Arce.[1]
Francisco Arce | |
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Statistics | |
Real name | Francisco Arce Armenta |
Nickname(s) | Panchito |
Weight(s) | Featherweight Super bantamweight Bantamweight Super flyweight |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (177 cm) |
Reach | 71 in (182 cm) |
Nationality | ![]() |
Born | (1981-08-29) August 29, 1981 (age 41) Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 42 |
Wins | 31 |
Wins by KO | 22 |
Losses | 8 |
Draws | 3 |
No contests | 0 |
Early in his career he lost to future world champion Giovanni Segura in Maywood, California.[2]
In November 2008, Francisco won the IBF Latino super flyweight champion by beating William De Sousa of Panama.[3]
On October 9, 2010 Arce beat former WBO champion Isidro García to win the NABF super bantamweight championship.[4][5]
He retired in 2010. He is a father of three girls (Emily, America, Nalani) and has been married 20 years to America Armenta.
42 fights | 31 wins | 8 losses |
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By knockout | 22 | 2 |
By decision | 9 | 6 |
Draws | 3 |
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