Saturday, 19 February 2022 – 08:24 WIB
VIVA – The Philippines has never ceased to produce top boxers. After the world was shocked by the figure of Manny Pacquiao, a new name appeared which was predicted to be the incarnation of Pac-Man, who is he? Yes, this Sea Pearl country from Orien is crazy about the world of fist fights.
The majority of young people dream of becoming the next Pacquiao. After the Philippines has been absent from sending potential boxers for a long time, now a classy name has emerged, namely Jerwin Ancajas, better known as The Pretty Boy, a young boxer who has lightning speed.
His talent began to be detected by the public in 2009. At that time he was only 17 years old and made his professional debut against compatriot Reynaldo Buluan with a TKO victory.
Filipino boxer Jerwin Ancajas
His career continued to skyrocket after bagging 11 straight wins until finally in 2016 he bagged the IBF junior-bantamweight title after defeating McJoe Arroyo of Puerto Rico.
After that his quality became more terrible, a number of fighters challenged him in the struggle for the IBF title. But all ended in defeat, a total of 10 times he has defended the title.