Jerwin Ancajas
{{Short description|Filipino boxer (born 1992)}}
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{{Philippine name|Juntilla|Ancajas}}
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|realname=Jerwin Juntilla Ancajas
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1992|01|01|df=y}}
|birth_place=Panabo, Davao del Norte, Philippines
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|nickname=Pretty Boy
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|height=5 ft 6 in
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|style=Southpaw
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Jerwin Juntilla Ancajas (born 1 January 1992) is a Filipino professional boxer. He held the IBF junior-bantamweight title from 2016 to 2022.
Personal life
Jerwin was born and raised in Panabo, a suburb of Davao City, Philippines.[http://thegruelingtruth.net/boxing/jerwin-ancajas-a-champion-emerges-from-the-shadows/ Jerwin Ancajas: A Champion Emerges from the Shadows - The Grueling Truth] He was introduced to boxing in the second grade by his brother, Jesar. Jerwin would go on to win several national championships, including a gold medal at the Palarong Pambansa, before turning pro in 2009, at the age of 17.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/158561-boxing-jerwin-ancajas-fight-has-just-begun|title = Fight has just begun for boxer Jerwin Ancajas|date = 17 January 2017}} Jerwin Ancajas has a 90–5 record in the Amateur Boxing.[http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/22265852/jerwin-ancajas-hopes-make-lasting-impression-israel-gonzalez-stake-claim-next-great-filipino-boxing-champion Jerwin Ancajas hopes to make "lasting impression" against Israel Gonzalez, stake claim as next great Filipino boxing champion] Jerwin Ancajas currently lives in Brgy. Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite together with his brother, Jesar Ancajas.
Professional career
Ancajas made his professional debut in July 2009. He won his first major title; WBO Asia Pacific Youth junior-bantamweight title against Rex Tito scheduled in SM City Lipa. Jerwin Ancajas suffered a loss in his fifteenth pro bout, losing a majority decision to Mark Anthony Geraldo.
He became the IBF junior bantamweight champion when he defeated McJoe Arroyo on September 3, 2016.{{cite web |author=ABS-CBN Corp. |url=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/09/03/pinoy-boxer-jerwin-ancajas-wins-ibf-super-flyweight-title-15143 |title=Pinoy boxer Jerwin Ancajas wins IBF Super Flyweight title | ABS-CBN Sports |publisher=Sports.abs-cbn.com |date=2016-09-03 |access-date=2016-10-05 |archive-date=2017-03-05 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170305042344/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/09/03/pinoy-boxer-jerwin-ancajas-wins-ibf-super-flyweight-title-15143 |url-status=dead }} Ancajas earned just $3,750 for the fight.{{cite web|last=Songalia |first=Ryan |url=http://www.ringtv.com/463188-jerwin-ancajas-outpoints-mcjoe-arroyo/ |title=Jerwin Ancajas outpoints McJoe Arroyo - The Ring |publisher=Ringtv.com |date=2014-06-20 |access-date=2016-10-05}} He entered the fight on an 11-fight win streak.{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.ph/boxing/news/jerwin-ancajas-primes-up-for-biggest-fight-of-his-career-as-he-challenges-mcjoe-arroyo-for-ibf-title |title=Jerwin Ancajas set for biggest fight of career as he challenges McJoe Arroyo for IBF title |publisher=Spin.Ph |date=2016-09-02 |access-date=2016-10-05}} Ancajas comfortably outboxed Arroyo, and dropped him in round 8 to win a unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/boxing-mma/145124-ancajas-stuns-arroyo-result|title = Ancajas stuns Arroyo to win IBF junior bantamweight title|date = 3 September 2016}}
Ancajas made his first defense on January 29, 2017, beating José Alfredo Rodríguez by technical knockout, after Rodríguez was unable to continue due to injury.[http://www.boxingnews24.com/2017/01/jerwin-ancajas-stops-jose-alfredo-rodriguez/ Jerwin Ancajas stops Jose Alfredo Rodriguez » Boxing News] Ancajas made a further defense in July 2017, on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao-Jeff Horn against Teiru Kinoshita. Ancajas battered Kinoshita, opening a cut over his right eye and pummeling him to the body, before dropping him in round 7 with a right hook to the body. Kinoshita beat the count but the referee stopped the fight, giving Ancajas a TKO win.[http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/19785890/jerwin-ancajas-bloodies-stops-teiru-kinoshita-retains-junior-bantamweight-title Jerwin Ancajas bloodies, stops Teiru Kinoshita, retains junior bantamweight title] On November 18, 2017, Ancajas defeated Jamie Conlan with a round 6 TKO. Conlan was battered from the first round, going down after a body shot. He was dropped three more times until the referee stopped the fight. Ancajas was deducted a point in round 5 by referee Steve Gray, following a legitimate shot to Conlan's abdomen. With the win, Ancajas made his third successful title defense in 2017, all by technical knockout and in different countries.[http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/19/17/boxing-jerwin-ancajas-devastates-irish-challenger-to-retain-world-title Boxing: Jerwin Ancajas devastates Irish challenger to retain world title | ABS-CBN News]
In December, it was announced that Ancajas had signed with Top Rank and would make his U.S. debut in February 2018, defending his title against Israel González in Corpus Christi, Texas.[http://www.boxingscene.com/jerwin-ancajas-become-top-rank-fighter-says-arum--123111 Jerwin Ancajas To Become a Top Rank Fighter, Says Arum - Boxing News] On 3 February 2018, Ancajas would successfully defend his IBF belt in his US debut.{{Cite web|title=Ancajas vs Gonzalez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ancajas-vs-gonzalez/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Box.Live|language=en}}
In his next title defence, Ancajas faced IBF #1 ranked title contender Jonas Sultan. Ancajas won the fight comfortably, winning by a wide margin on all three scorecards, namely 119–109, 119-109 and 117–111.{{Cite web|title=Ancajas vs Sultan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ancajas-vs-sultan/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Box.Live|language=en}}
On 29 September 2018, Ancajas battled IBF #14 Alejandro Santiago Barrios.{{Cite web|title=Ancajas vs Barrios - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ancajas-vs-barrios/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Box.Live|language=en}} Barrios proved a tough opponent for the IBF champion, but could only fight to a draw as Ancajas was able to keep his belt.{{Cite web|date=2018-09-28|title=Alejandro Santiago gives Jerwin Ancajas all he can handle in IBF 115-pound title bout draw|url=https://www.ringtv.com/544549-alejandro-santiago-gives-jerwin-ancajas-all-he-can-handle-in-ibf-115-pound-title-bout-draw/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Ring}}
In his next fight, Ancajas fought #1 IBF contender Ryuichi Funai.{{Cite web|title=Ancajas vs Funai - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ancajas-vs-funai/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Box.Live|language=en}} Ancajas overmatched Funai for most of the fight, as Funai was able to take some of his best shots, but did not counter Ancajas with any of his own. Ancajas finished his opponent in round seven.{{Cite web|date=2019-05-04|title=Jerwin Ancajas batters Ryuichi Funai, scores 7th round stoppage to retain title|url=https://www.ringtv.com/561877-jerwin-ancajas-batters-ryuichi-funai-scores-7th-round-stoppage-to-retain-title/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=The Ring}}
On 7 December 2019, Ancajas had another successful title defence, this time against IBF #14 Miguel Gonzalez. Ancajas won via a sixth-round TKO.{{Cite web|title=Ancajas vs Gonzalez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/ancajas-vs-gonzalez-2/|access-date=2021-01-18|website=Box.Live|language=en}}
Ancajas was scheduled to make his ninth IBF title defense against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez on April 10, 2021.{{cite web |last1=Pamintuan |first1=Carlo |title=Jerwin Ancajas raring to go against challenger Jonathan Javier Rodriguez |url=https://tv5.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31226831/ancajas-ready-rodriguez-brings-ring |website=tv5.espn.com |date=10 April 2021 |access-date=15 June 2021}} He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110.{{cite web |last1=ABS-CBN News |title=Boxing: Ancajas outlasts Rodriguez in thriller to retain IBF belt |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/04/11/21/boxing-ancajas-outlasts-rodriguez-in-thriller-to-return-ibf-belt |website=news.abs-cbn.com |access-date=15 June 2021}}
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 41
|{{yes2}}Win |36–4–2 |align=left|Richie Mepranum |TKO |2 (12), {{small|2:20}} |25 Jan 2025 |align=left|{{small|Public Plaza, Iligan, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant Philippines GAB junior-featherweight title}} |
| 40
|{{yes2}}Win |35–4–2 |align=left|Sukpraserd Ponpitak |DQ |5 (10) |22 Sep 2024 |align=left|{{small|Mandaluyong City College, Mandaluyong, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 40
|{{no2}}Loss |34–4–2 |align=left|Takuma Inoue |KO |9 (12), {{small|0:44}} |24 Feb 2024 |align=left|{{small|Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan}} |align=left|{{small|For WBA bantamweight title}} |
| 39
|{{yes2}}Win |34–3–2 |align=left|Wilner Soto |TKO |5 (8), {{small|2:41}} |24 Jun 2023 |align=left|{{small|Minneapolis Armory, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.}} |align=left| |
| 38
|{{no2}}Loss |33–3–2 |align=left|Fernando Martínez |UD |12 |8 Oct 2022 |align=left|{{small|Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|For IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 37
|{{no2}}Loss |33–2–2 |align=left|Fernando Martínez |UD |12 |26 Feb 2022 |align=left|{{small|The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Lost IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 36
|{{yes2}}Win |33–1–2 |align=left|Jonathan Javier Rodriguez |UD |12 |10 Apr 2021 |align=left|{{small|Mohegan Sun Arena, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 35
|{{yes2}}Win |32–1–2 |align=left|Miguel Gonzalez |TKO |6 (12), {{small|1:53}} |7 Dec 2019 |align=left|{{small|Auditorio GNP Seguros, Puebla, Mexico}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 34
|{{yes2}}Win |31–1–2 |align=left|Ryuichi Funai |RTD |6 (12), {{small|3:00}} |4 May 2019 |align=left|{{small|Stockton Arena, Stockton, California, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 33
|{{draw}}Draw |30–1–2 |align=left|Alexandro Santiago |SD |12 |29 Sep 2018 |align=left|{{small|Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 32
|{{yes2}}Win |30–1–1 |align=left|Jonas Sultan |UD |12 |26 May 2018 |align=left|{{small|Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 31
|{{yes2}}Win |29–1–1 |align=left|Israel González |TKO |10 (12), {{small|1:50}} |3 Feb 2018 |align=left|{{small|American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |28–1–1 |align=left|Jamie Conlan |TKO |6 (12), {{small|0:52}} |18 Nov 2017 |align=left|{{small|SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |27–1–1 |align=left|Teiru Kinoshita |TKO |7 (12), {{small|1:53}} |align=left|{{small|Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Australia}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |26–1–1 |align=left|José Alfredo Rodríguez |RTD |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |29 Jan 2017 |align=left|{{small|Cotai Arena, Macau, S.A.R.}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |25–1–1 |align=left|McJoe Arroyo |UD |12 |3 Sep 2016 |align=left|{{small|Jurado Hall, Taguig, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |24–1–1 |align=left|Paul Apolinario |KO |1 (10), {{small|0:35}} |13 Nov 2015 |align=left|{{small|Bonifacio Naval Station, Taguig, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |23–1–1 |align=left|Juan Purisima |KO |9 (10), {{small|1:57}} |30 May 2015 |align=left|{{small|Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |22–1–1 |align=left|Fadhili Majiha |KO |3 (8), {{small|1:48}} |23 Nov 2014 |align=left|{{small|Cotai Arena, Macau, S.A.R.}} |align=left| |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |21–1–1 |align=left|Rachmat Santoso |TKO |1 (10), {{small|2:55}} |23 Aug 2014 |align=left|{{small|Almendras Gym, Davao City, Davao del Sur}} |align=left| |
| 22
|{{yes2}}Win |20–1–1 |align=left|Petchwanchai Sor Visetkit |KO |1 (12), {{small|2:16}} |3 May 2014 |align=left|{{small|USeP, Davao City, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF Pan Pacific junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |19–1–1 |align=left|Inthanon Sithchamuang |KO |2 (8), {{small|1:30}} |22 Feb 2014 |align=left|{{small|Cotai Arena, Macau, S.A.R.}} |align=left| |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |18–1–1 |align=left|Ryan Bongcawil |KO |2 (10), {{small|1:58}} |14 Dec 2013 |align=left|{{small|Lagao Gym, General Santos, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |17–1–1 |align=left|Armando Casa |TKO |4 (8), {{small|0:59}} |30 Aug 2013 |align=left|{{small|Lucena City Recreational Gym, Lucena, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won Philippines Luzon PBA bantamweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |16–1–1 |align=left|Runlong Xu |TKO |4 (6) |21 Dec 2012 |align=left|{{small|Haikou, China}} |align=left| |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |15–1–1 |align=left|Miguel Tamayo |TKO |10 (10), {{small|2:46}} |21 Sep 2012 |align=left|{{small|Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |14–1–1 |align=left|John Paul Bautista |RTD |3 (10), {{small|3:00}} |12 Aug 2012 |align=left|{{small|Ynares Sports Arena, Pasig, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 15
|{{no2}}Loss |13–1–1 |align=left|Mark Anthony Geraldo |MD |10 |17 Mar 2012 |align=left|{{small|Hoops Dome, Lapu-Lapu, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Lost WBO Asia Pacific Youth junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0–1 |align=left|Rodel Quilaton |UD |12 |23 Nov 2011 |align=left|{{small|Imus Plaza, Imus, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0–1 |align=left|Jing Xiang |UD |10 |27 Aug 2011 |align=left|{{small|People's Stadium, Tianjin, China}} |align=left| |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0–1 |align=left|Jason Egera |TKO |8 (10), {{small|2:38}} |6 Aug 2011 |align=left|{{small|Island Cove, Kawit, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0–1 |align=left|Rex Tito |UD |10 |16 Apr 2011 |align=left|{{small|SM City Lipa, Lipa, Philippines}} |align=left|{{small|Won WBO Asia Pacific Youth junior-bantamweight title}} |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0–1 |align=left|Pit Anacaya |UD |10 |19 Feb 2011 |align=left|{{small|Imus Plaza, Imus, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0–1 |align=left|Menard Zaragosa |UD |10 |22 Dec 2010 |align=left|{{small|Imus Sports Gymnasium, Imus, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0–1 |align=left|Julius Agcopra |TKO |3 (8), {{small|1:08}} |20 Nov 2010 |align=left|{{small|Mahinog Gym, Mahinog, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0–1 |align=left|Leo de Guia |UD |8 |26 Sep 2010 |align=left|{{small|Imus Plaza, Imus, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0–1 |align=left|Redney Quezon |TKO |6 (6), {{small|0:27}} |7 Aug 2010 |align=left|{{small|Maasim, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0–1 |align=left|Leo de Guia |UD |6 |26 Jun 2010 |align=left|{{small|Barangay Maranding, Lala, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{draw}}Draw |3–0–1 |align=left|Ervin Yamo |TD |6 |15 May 2010 |align=left|{{small|Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Jimmy Paypa |MD |4 |25 Sep 2009 |align=left|{{small|Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Sherwin McDo Lungay |TKO |1 (4), {{small|1:02}} |3 Sep 2009 |align=left|{{small|Polomolok Gym, Polomolok, Philippines}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Reynaldo Buluan |TKO |1 (4), {{small|0:48}} |27 Jul 2009 |align=left|{{small|Polanco, Philippines}} |align=left| |
See also
References
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External links
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- [https://box.live/boxers/jerwin-ancajas/ Jerwin Ancajas - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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Category:Boxers from Davao del Norte
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