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Jerwin Ancajas as IBF junior bantamweight champion

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Jerwin Ancajas as IBF junior bantamweight champion

Jerwin Ancajas was born and raised in Panabo, Philippines, a suburb of Davao City.
Jesar, his younger brother, introduced him to boxing in the second grade. Before turning
pro in 2009, at the age of 17, Jerwin won multiple national titles, including a gold medal
at the Palarong Pambansa. In amateur boxing, Jerwin Ancajas had a 90–5 record.
Jerwin Ancajas is a resident of Brgy. Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite, with his brother;
Jesar Ancajas, Magallanes, Cavite.
In July 2009, Ancajas made his professional debut. He defeated Rex Tito in SM City
Lipa for his first major title, the WBO Asia Pacific Youth junior-bantamweight title. Jerwin
Ancajas lost a majority decision against Mark Anthony Geraldo in his fifteenth
professional fight.
On September 3, 2016, he fought McJoe Arroyo to become the IBF junior bantamweight
champion. For the bout, Ancajas received only $3,750. He had an 11-bout winning
streak when he entered the battle. Ancajas outboxed Arroyo and dropped him in the
eighth round to win by unanimous decision.
On January 29, 2017, Ancajas successfully defended his title, defeating José Alfredo
Rodrguez by technical knockout after Rodrguez was unable to continue due to injury. In
July 2017, Ancajas defended his title against Teiru Kinoshita on the undercard of Manny
Pacquiao-Jeff Horn. Kinoshita was beaten by Ancajas, who opened a gash over his
right eye and pummeled him to the body before dropping him with a right hand to the
body in round 7. Kinoshita won the count, but the bout was stopped by the referee,
giving Ancajas the TKO victory.
Ancajas defeated Jamie Conlan by TKO in round 6 on November 18, 2017. Conlan had
been beaten since the first round, when he was knocked out by a body shot. He was
dropped three more times before the bout was stopped by the referee. Referee Steve
Gray docked Ancajas a point in round 5 after a valid shot to Conlan\’s abdomen. Ancajas
successfully defended his title for the third time in 2017, all by technical knockout and in
separate locations.
Ancajas signed with Top Rank in December and stated that he would make his
American debut in February 2018, defending his title against Israel González in Corpus
Christi, Texas. In his US debut on February 3, 2018, Ancajas successfully defended his
IBF title.
Ancajas faced IBF #1 ranked title opponent Jonas Sultan in his next title defense.
Ancajas won the bout by a substantial margin on all three scorecards, 119–109,
119–109, and 117–111, respectively.
Ancajas fought IBF #14 Alejandro Santiago Barrios on September 29, 2018. Barrios
was a strong opponent for the IBF champion, but the bout ended in a draw, allowing
Ancajas to retain his title.
Ancajas then faced #1 IBF contender Ryuichi Funai in his following fight. For the
majority of the fight, Ancajas had the upper hand, as Funai was able to take some of
Ancajas\’ finest strikes while failing to respond with any of his own. In the seventh round,
Ancajas defeated his opponent.
Ancajas successfully defended his championship against IBF #14 Miguel Gonzalez on
December 7, 2019. Ancajas won by TKO in the sixth round.

On April 10, 2021, Ancajas was set to defend his IBF title against Jonathan Javier
Rodriguez for the tenth time. With scores of 115-112, 116-111, and 117-110, he won
the bout by unanimous decision.

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Pacquiao to pay $5.1 m after losing Paradigm case

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Pacquiao-Mayweather 2 officially in talks?

The US jury voted against Manny Pacquiao in his Paradigm Sports Management Civil Lawsuit.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion has been ordered to pay $5.1 million for the damages and the advance money Paradigm Sports had given him.

The Management filed breach of contract against the Filipino icon in his deal two years ago.

Despite losing the case, Pacquiao is confident that the decision can still be shifted to his camp’s favor.

Conor McGregor who is also under the PSM tweeted that Pacquiao should not let it happen again.

‘Manny owes 8 in all. 5.1 he owes and then 2.1 in legal costs. Legal fees are heavy but that’s what we do. Heavy weight operations,’ the Irishman said on a now deleted separate tweet.

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Ryan Garcia confident vs Gervonta Davis

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Davis: Seven o eight rounds lang itatagal ni Garcia

It’s just a week away from the highly anticipated showdown inside the boxing ring, and Ryan Garcia is confident that he can surprise the champion, Gervonta Davis, and the entire boxing community.

Known for his lethal left hook, Garcia seems to have a new weapon up his sleeve, which he honed during his training camp and plans to showcase on April 22nd inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite putting on weight, Garcia still possesses his lightning-fast speed, and he claims that he is not intimidated by Davis.

“He’s nothing scary. He’s just a guy that’s trying his best to climb to the top as well, and we’re just meeting at a big event. That’s it.”

Considered the underdog in the fight, Garcia has the support of other boxers like Jermall Charlo, who even bet $10,000 on Garcia.

Boxing legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley is also rooting for Garcia, as well as Mario Barrios and boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

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Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

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Tank Davis Mimics Mike Tyson to defeat Ryan Garcia

After a devastating 7th round KO, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis fans saw a Mike Tyson blows Ryan Garcia with a twist in T Mobile Arena, April 22.

“Tank is very comfortable fighting taller people because when he fights he catapults himself, and pushes himself in the air, so it makes it very difficult to stop his attack cause it’s very awkward when you’re in the air, normally you have no power. But, the way which he catapults himself, it’s almost like a gun being fired. He flies right into you with every ounce of power.” Tyson said in an interview.

Meanwhile, a fan said “What the commentators didn’t mention is that this was a Mike Tyson style body blow which was generated from tank being in that crouched position, the upward motion generated much more from the legs and hips, plus being accurate and well timed, well played from tank.”

Davis got 58 total score from the judges while Garcia got 55. Tank Davis dominated Garcia in almost all rounds except round 1 and 6.

Boxing fans noticed the perfect timing and patience of Davis on the 7th round as he landed a liver blow that led Ryan Garcia to kneel down with pain.

According to the Way of Martial Arts, just as a shot to the chest area can leave you without air for a while or a dangerous shot to the head could render you unconscious, a liver shot can be just as painful and just as dangerous.

It can be recalled that Tank Davis has been compared to Mike Tyson due to their common styles. Although, Mike rejects that similarity except with Tanks Police issues.

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