Ancajas launches redemption tour at bantamweight in February

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 08 Nov 2022 08:39:32 +0000

Jerwin Ancajas, whose six-year reign as IBF super-flyweight champion ended with back-to-back losses to Fernando Martinez of Argentina this year, will launch his redemption tour at bantamweight in February. The 30-year-old Ancajas is determined to move forward after losing the crown to Martinez last February then in a rematch last October, and aired his confidence […]

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Ancajas falls in upset; Astrolabio beats Rigondeaux

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2022 05:40:13 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Jerwin Ancajas’ Las Vegas debut proved forgettable as Argentine Fernando Martinez dethroned him in their 12-round IBF junior-bantamweight bout at the Cosmopolitan Saturday night (Sunday in Manila).Max Deluca had it 117-111 while David Sutherland and Steve Weisfeld both gave a 118-110 to Martinez for a unanimous win.Martinez remained undefeated in 14 matches […]

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Ancajas, Martinez make weight, dispute IBF junior-bantamweight

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2022 08:03:39 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Jerwin Ancajas will finally step into the Sin City for the first time as he defends his IBF junior-bantamweight belt against Argentine challenger Fernando Daniel Martinez at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb. 26 (Sunday in PH time) Ancajas and Martinez both scaled at 114.5 lbs, exchanging pleasantries during the […]

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It will be Manny by KO – Ancajas

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:00:52 +0000

Appearing at the weekly Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum, Ancajas, the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion feels that even at 40, Pacquiao remains superior when ranged against Thurman.

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Boxing champ at PSA Forum

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2019 19:00:45 +0000

Ancajas will be accompanied by trainer-manager Joven Jimenez and make an update about the next defense of his 115-lbs title. The native of Panabo, Davao del Norte retained his crown last May following a seventh-round knockout of Ryuichi Funai in Stockton, California.

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Ancajas gets award from IBF

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Thu, 09 May 2019 15:00:01 +0000

Coming off the seventh defense of the IBF 115-lb crown with a seventh-round stoppage of Japanese mandatory challenger Ryuichi Funai, the 27-year-old Ancajas will be feted with the Jersey Joe Walcott award, the most prestigious that will be given during the gala night of the IBF’s annual convention at the Wynn Cotai on March 30.

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