Giorgio Isaila opponent changes to South American champion

Giorgio Isaila now faces Facundo Arce

Undefeated prospect Giorgio Isaila (10-0, 6 KOs) now faces Argentinian opponent Reuquen Cona Facundo Arce (18-23, 7 KOs) on September 19 at the Electric Ballroom in London, part of nine-fight Warren Boxing Management card, topped by the all-British clash between Alfie Winter and Manny Zion.

25-year-old Isaila was due to face Belgian title contender Abdul Utmanzai (7-2, 2 KOs), but he has now been subjected to a last-minute change of opponent.

30 from Buenos Aires, Facundo Arce is a former WBA Fedebol lightweight champion. The 43-fight veteran won the WBA Fedebol title in 2021, but lately he fights on the road and has taken on the likes of British contenders Archie Sharp, Cameron Vuong, Tom Welland and reigning British lightweight champion Louie O’Doherty. He took all four of those fighters the distance and even managed to drop Archie Sharp twice in the first round of their 2024 fight. He also dropped highly-rated Irishman 'Sugar Ray' Moylette the same year.

So Isaila should expect to be in for a long night against a risky opponent.

Trained by former British champion Matt Marsh, the title-chasing prospect from London assures that he isn't fazed by the late change, "No, it doesn’t affect nothing in my way. Me and my coach Matt Marsh have prepared really really hard, alongside my nutritionist Jack Coak to make the weight. 

"I’m fighting at 140lbs so I can “touch” the super-lightweight division for once and that to send me to the Southern Area title. 

"So obviously the styles and boxing changes, but as long as I’m prepared like I am now, nothing can affect me.

"My last six opponents pulled out last minute, so I’m quite used to this routine."

A fan of Roberto Duran and Gervonta Davis, the stylish Isaila is a busy boxer with a high workrate and big engine. Able to turn on a sixpence, he is constantly switching stance, pivoting left and right to find different angles for his sharp punches, a big fan of working to the body. His power is proven by the six KOs he has scored within his last eight outings.

He plans to challenge for the Southern Area super-lightweight title later this year, a belt that is currently in the hands of Aaron Prospere ().

DID YOU KNOW? The Southern Area title is the oldest prize in British boxing and the super-lightweith belt that Isaila plans to challenge for is currently 67-years-old.