Filipino boxing prospect Feranando "Poe" Lumacad and his team are all set to leave Manila on June 14 for Los Angeles. His international promoter Sammy Gello-ani will arrive the following day to lead Team Lumacad to Juarez, Mexico for his final preparation as he gear up for a battle with popular Mexican warrior Jorge “Travieso” Arce for the vacant Super Flyweight International Boxing Federation (IBF) Intercontinental Title on June 20.
“Desafio en Tijuana” the billed event title will take place in the Auditorio Munucipal de Tijuana
Smith said that Lumacad is well focused and stressed that Arce and the Mexican people will be in for a big surprise. He added that Lumacad’s hand speed and slick body movement will be the keys for the Mexican’s downfall.
Lumacad’s record consists of 19 wins, 7 of these victories by way of knockout and two draws. His only loss was against another former world champion Wandee Singwancha late year 2007.
He promised to his family that he will be victorious on June 20 and will come home with the IBF Intercontinental belt.
UPDATES ON LUMACAD vs ARCE:
The original date of June 20, 2009 for the Lumacad-Arce fight is now changed and moved to June 27, 2009 and it will be at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Arce vs Lumacad will be for the WBA International Superflyweight title.
