World Boxing Council News and Notes - Plus Darchinyan vs Arce Report


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World Boxing Council News and Notes - Plus Darchinyan vs Arce Report

By Media report on Doghouse Boxing (Feb 6, 2009)

The fundraiser organized by the World Boxing Council last month for former WBC super featherweight world champion Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez was a great success. It not only raised a substantial amount of money for Genaro, but also showed the heartfelt support of the boxing community for him and his recovery.

WBCares chairperson Jill Diamond and WBC Legends of Boxing Museum Chairman Dr. Rudy Tellez were instrumental in organizing the event that was also attended by WBC President Dr. Jose Sulaiman.

Doug Fischer reported on The Ring blog [excerpts]: “Last October, the 42-year-old Angelino was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

“On January 17, a dinner and auction was held in Hernandez’s honor. The fund-raising event, organized by World Boxing Cares and held at the World Boxing Council’s Legends Museum in San Bernadino, Calif., attracted more than 300 people and raised $30,000 that will go to aiding Hernandez’s family and help him pay his mounting medical bills, which aren’t completely covered by his insurance.”

Jill received a letter from Genaro after the event that said:

“Good morning Jill!

“My family and I would like to thank you and everyone who made it possible for us to have a wonderful time on Saturday night. It will be the most memorable night of my life, having you guys show me how many wonderful “Angels” were out there that night to show us that no matter whether I was still fighting in the ring or not, they were there to show me ‘Love.’ That will always be something that I will carry out for the rest of my life.

“I would also like to see if you can do me a favor, if you would be so nice to tell the people who signed the autographed poster that you sent to me that, I believe, came from New York, ‘Thank You’ for all the wonderful dedications and that with thier support and prayers, a fighter like myself cannot and will not give up!

A Big Hug To All Of Them!”

Chicanito Hernandez

On February 5, the WBC sent Genaro a check for $33,000, and President Sulaiman sent Genaro a letter that said:

“My dearest champion,

“I am very proud to have been able to send to you the $33,000 obtained from the multiple donations of the so many people that love you, many of whom attended the memorable dinner as an honor bestowed on you not only for the great boxing career that you accomplished, but also for having been a world champion in your private life. This has made you one of the most respected and well-liked boxing champions ever.

“The WBC, the members of the WBC Legends of Boxing, and Jill Diamond, all of whom worked so hard on this unforgettable event, did it with so much empathy and commitment as to leave a permanent mark on the hearts of all the people that attended, as well as on yours. Therefore, I am expressing to them the deepest gratitude from the WBC Board of Governors, all the members, and myself.

“I am sure that you will continue fighting the best, as you always have done, to defeat your problem. All of us are praying to God, knowing that He will give you a happy and prompt complete recovery.

“May God bless and be with you always, just as all your thousands and thousands of friends and fans are always in your corner.”

Jose Sulaiman

*****

WBC STATISTICS

WBC Super Flyweight World Championship

February 7, 2009

Anaheim , California - The Pond

This will be 1,707th fight sanctioned by the WBC in its 46-year history

Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Top Rank Inc.

VIC DARCHINYAN

WBC Super Flyweight World Champion

Age: 33 (dob: January 7, 1976)

Birthplace: Vanadzor , Armenia

Residence: Sydney , Australia

Nickname: “Raging Bull”

Record: 31-1-1, 25 KOs

Guard: Lefthanded

Total rounds: 193

Title Fights: 10 (9-1)

Manager: Elias Nasser

Promoter: Gary Shaw

JORGE ARCE

WBC No. 2 Ranked Super Flyweight Contender

Nationality: Mexican

Age: 29 (dob: July 27, 1979)

Birthplace: Los Mochis , Sinaloa , Mexico

Residence: Los Mochis , Sinaloa , Mexico

Nickname: “Travieso”

Record: 51-4-1, 39 KOs

Guard: Righthanded

Total rounds: 303

Title Fights: 20 (18-2)

Manager: Fernando Beltran

Promoters: Zanfer Promotions / Top Rank

WBC SUPER FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONS:

1. Rafael Orono ( Venezuela )

2. Chulho Kim ( Korea )

3. Rafael Orono ( Venezuela ) *

4. Payao Pooltarat ( Thailand )

5. Jiro Watanabe ( Japan )

6. Gilberto Roman ( Mexico )

7. Santos Laciar ( Argentina )

8. Jose Bebis Rojas ( Colombia )

9. Gilberto Roman ( Mexico ) *

10. Nana Konadu ( Ghana )

11. Sungkil Moon ( Korea )

12. Jose Luis Bueno ( Mexico )

13. Hiroshi Kawashima ( Japan )

14. Gerry Peñalosa ( Philippines )

15. Injoo Cho ( Korea )

16. Masamori Tokuyama ( Japan )

17. Katsushige Kawashima ( Japan )

18. Masamori Tokuyama ( Japan ) *

19. Cristian Mijares ( Mexico )

20. Vic Darchinyan ( Australia )

* Regained

GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE SUPERFLYWEIGHT DIVISION IN THE HISTORY OF THE WBC:

17 world champions have been recognized by the WBC, of which only three have regained their title: Rafael Orono ( Venezuela ) twice, Gilberto Roman ( Mexico ) twice, Masamori Tokuyama ( Japan ) twice.

99 super flyweight world title bouts have been held in the history of the WBC.

12 super flyweight world title fights have taken place in the United States in the history of the WBC.

WORLD SUPER FLYWEIGHT TITLE BOUTS BY COUNTRY IN WBC HISTORY:

Japan - 32

Korea - 23

USA - 12

Mexico - 12

Venezuela - 8

Thailand - 3

France - 3

Philippines - 2

Argentina - 2

South Africa - 1

Spain - 1

Total: 99

WBC TITLE FIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA IN THE WBC HISTORY:

149 WORLD TITLE FIGHTS HAVE BEEN HELD IN CALIFORNIA IN THE WBC HISTORY.

5 TITLE FIGHTS IN THE SUPÈR FLYWEIGHT DIVISION HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN CALIFORNIA IN THE HISTORY OF THE WBC

FIGHTS BY DIVISION IN CALIFORNIA IN WBC HISTORY:

Bantam - 27

Super bantam - 17

Super feather - 16

Feather - 16

Welter - 14

Light - 12

Light Fly - 12

Super Light - 8

Super Welter - 5

Super Fly - 5

Heavy - 4

Light Heavy

Straw - 3

Cruiser - 2

Middle - 2

Fly - 2

TOTAL FIGHTS: 149

WBC TITLE FIGHTS: AUSTRALIA - MEXICO

There have been 13 WBC title fights between boxers of these nationalities.

Australia has won eight, Mexico has won five.

MEMORABLE FIGHTS:

Dec. 6, 1968 Lionel Rose W15 Jesus Castillo, Inglewood - Bantam

Aug. 22, 1969 Ruben Olivares KO5 Lionel Rose, Inglewood - Bantam

Dec. 12, 1969 Ruben Olivares KO2 Alan Rudkin, Inglewood - Bantam

May 9, 1970 Vicente Saldivar W15 Johnny Famechon, Rome - Feather

Oct. 16, 1987 Jeff Fenech TW5 Carlos Zarate, Sydney – Super bantam

Apr. 8, 1989 Jeff Fenech W12 Marcos Villasana, Melbourne - Feather

Aug. 21, 1999 Kostya Tszyu TKO10 Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Miccosukee – Super light

Feb. 12, 2000 Kostya Tszyu KO8 Ahmed Santos, Uncasville – Super light

Jul. 29, 2000 Kostya Tszyu TKO6 Julio Cesar Chavez, Phoenix – Super light

Mar. 7, 2004 Paul Briggs W12 Jesus Ruiz (Eliminator #2), Sydney – Light heavy

Mar. 19, 2005 Jorge Arce TKO10 Hussein Hussein (Eliminator), Las Vegas - Fly

Nov. 1, 2008 Vic Darchninyan KO9 Cristian Mijares, Carson – Super fly

WBC Statistics by Luis Medina.
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