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Boxing: Irish challenger to Jerwin Ancajas’ throne ‘impressed’ by Pinoy champ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 06:11 PM

Ancajas will put his world junior-bantamweight title on the line when he takes on Jamie Conlan of Ireland on November 18 in the challenger's home city of Belfast. Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas-backed Barriga faces Thai vet for WBO international crown

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 06:07 PM

Filipino Olympian Mark Anthony Barriga will face the biggest test in his young pro career this Friday when he battles Thai veteran Wittawas Basapean in the main event of a boxing card to be stage in Beijing, China. Read more »

World-title fight featuring Pinoy vs. Pinoy: Is it good or bad for PH boxing?

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 21 08:54 PM

Having two Filipino boxers battle for a world title is a rare occurrence in Philippine boxing. That could happen next year. Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas camp welcomes all-Pinoy title clash with Sultan

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 20 02:31 AM

"Masipag si Jonas, kaya deserving naman siyang manalo. Kahit sino naman sa kanilang dalawa makalaban e nakahanda naman kami."  Read more »

Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas looks to defend title again before year ends

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 11:55 PM

Ancajas’ next world-title defense remains on course even as Pacquiao’s supposed rematch with Jeff Horn set for later this year has been scuttled. Read more »

Ancajas targeted by former world champ

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 01 11:58 AM

Fresh off an impressive performance in his title defense last July 2, up-and-coming Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas is now the target of a former world champion. Read more »

Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas targets big names in weight class

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 01:03 AM

Following another impressive victory, reigning world junior bantamweight king Jerwin Ancajas said he hopes to get the privilege of testing himself against the more recognizable names in his weight division.   Read more »

Boxing: Analyst has perfect description for Jerwin Ancajas' performance

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 05:32 AM

Ancajas showed his technical expertise and methodical approach inside the ring when he put away Teiru Kinoshita of Japan in 7 rounds on Sunday. Read more »

Ancajas: Overhand left did the trick vs Kinoshita

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 05 02:46 AM

The left-handed fighter from Panabo City is currently is one of the Philippines' more technical boxers. Read more »

Jerwin Ancajas stops foe in 7, retains world junior-bantamweight title

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 06:06 PM

Jerwin "Pretty Boy" Ancajas successfully defended his International Boxing Federation junior bantamweight title by stopping Teiru Kinoshita of Japan in the 7th round in the main supporting bout of Pacquiao vs Horn in Brisbane, Australia. Read more »

Brisbane gives Jerwin Ancajas opportunity to attract global fame, bigger fortune

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 09:48 PM

Ancajas gets the biggest break of his pro career on Sunday, as he defends his world junior bantamweight title against Teiru Kinoshita of Japan in Brisbane, Australia. Read more »

Boxing: Making weight should be no problem for Jerwin Ancajas, trainer says

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 09:10 PM

Trainer-manager Joven Jimenez says that Ancajas will easily make the 115-pound weight limit. Ancajas tipped the scales at 116 pounds on Wednesday.  Read more »

Jerwin Ancajas: The making of a world champion

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 27 08:10 PM

The Davao del Norte fighter's career has been a lifelong course in paying one's dues.  Read more »

Boxing: Ancajas to fight in US if he wins vs Japanese foe

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 20 03:54 PM

World junior bantamweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is out to make a good account of himself when he defends his crown against Teiru Kinoshita in the undercard of the Pacquiao-Horn fight in Brisbane, Australia on July 2.  Read more »

The rise of Jerwin Ancajas, from Davao's farmlands to world champion

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 20 07:15 PM

Like many world champion boxers, Jerwin Ancajas had a long, winding journey toward achieving success. Read more »

Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas needs to follow Pacquiao-type game plan in Brisbane

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 12:11 AM

Ancajas, handled by Pacquiao's promotional company, said speed will be a factor in Brisbane, an asset that helped his boss become one of the most dynamic fighters ever. Read more »

Boxing: Why should Jerwin Ancajas be ready for loud, hostile crowd in Brisbane

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 08:34 PM

To take the next step to bigger, more lucrative fights, Jerwin Ancajas' upcoming junior-bantamweight title defense will serve as a big test for him. Read more »

Included in Brisbane card, Jerwin Ancajas vows not to let down boss Pacquiao

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 06:53 PM

The world junior-bantamweight champion was delighted to learn that he will be fighting on the undercard of the Pacquiao-Horn main event on July 2. Read more »

Jerwin Ancajas eyes fighting in Pacquiao-Horn undercard: report

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 04 11:37 PM

MANILA – Filipino boxing champion Jerwin Ancajas will defend his world super flyweight title against a Japanese challenger possibly in the undercard of Manny Pacquiao’s welterweight title defense versus Jeff Horn in July. Read more »