This sandtrap remains a sandtrap in its context. Trainer Joven Jimenez and promoter Sean Gibbons are optimistic Ancajas, who totes a 33-2 record with 22 knockouts, would be able to exact revenge against the unbeaten Martinez (14-0, with 8 . The pride of Panabo, Davao del Norte owned the IBF crown from 2016 to 2022, successfully defending the title nine consecutive times, before losing it to Martinez in February via a unanimous decision loss. Jerwin Ancajas succumbs to Fernando Martinez for the second straight time in their battle for the IBF super flyweight belt MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines remains without a boxing world. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Jerwin Ancajas fights out of the southpaw stance, while Alexandro Santiago fights out of the orthodox stance. His amateur style as a former Olympian is definitely one of his major assets," Ancajas (33-1-2 win-loss-draw record with 22 knockouts) said. position: absolute; However, that in and out explosive style is fun to watch. top: -10px; top: 0; Boxing - Ziyad Al Maayouf vs Ronnald Martinez - Feb 26, 2023 . This moment is so special to me, said Martinez. Bohol pride Regie Suganob earns shot at IBF light flyweight title, Nonito Donaire earns world title shot as Naoya Inoue vacates WBC belt, KJ Cataraja bags OPBF crown, braces for crack at world title, Eumir Marcial stops Argentine boxer Villalba in Texas for 4th straight win, Jimuel Pacquiao picks up win in amateur Las Vegas bout, Ancajas seeks to regain crown vsMartinez; Marcial tangles with Pichardo, Ancajas climbing to bantamweight, returning to Philippines in March to rest, Weight-drained Ancajas fought flat vs Martinez, End of reign: Ancajas yields IBF title to Argentinian foe. height: auto; Copyright 2023. } 26, 2022 - The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV. } And my wife is expecting our fourth baby in January, so thats extra motivation for me. Martinez caught Ancajas with a right uppercut and then a left uppercut with just under 50 seconds to go in that sixth round. A straight left by Ancajas stopped Martinez in his tracks with just under 50 seconds to go in the third round. The crafty fighter from Panabo City, Davao Del Norte made the 115-pound limit, tipping the scales at 114.75 pounds on the eve of their 12-round tiff. 1 Terence Crawford (Aleix Rocha), No. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { Following the loss, Team Ancajas contemplated if it was time for the prizefighter to move up in weight but ultimately decided to tap their rematch clause against Martinez. Consult with me directly and thru the UWBCAFO-I. Keith Idec is a senior writer/columnist for BoxingScene.com. Martinez, meanwhile, is an Argentinian Olympian with a perfect record of 15-0 with eight knockouts. Already have Rappler+? overflow: hidden; Having qualified second to Israel's Artem Dolgopyat entering the final, the former world champion turned in a phenomenal exercise Nobody is going to say it, but we have witnessed the end of national teams as we knew them, not just in basketball, but in other sports, as well. My work is at the world levels. } : ) *i am beginning to think Biden may of really-really cheated on the Election. duel-tri and the IBO in its present day form both are more of the same thing. BUT. Last time, he got down to 117 pounds and then from 117 to 115 really took the life out of him. Fernando Martinez retains his IBF Junior Bantamweight World Title with 12-round unanimous decision over Jerwin Ancajas in their rematch. Then Pretty Boys legs started to give out faster than could be attributed to Martinezs body work, and he just couldnt keep up in the pocket. Martinez, meanwhile, stayed perfect with a 15-0 card to solidify his status as an up-and-coming champion in the division. In the seventh round, an accidental clash of heads opened up a cut on Ancajas forehead to add to his woes. Manny Pacquiao is rumored to be interested in a comeback fight with Conor Benn, who is open to the idea. Martinez landed 421 power shots, a new division record and 427 total punches, forcing Ancajas to be taken to the hospital as a precaution following the match. Add our schedule to your calendar and receive a reminder before each PBC fight. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { On that note, obviously the main pick of the week was going to be Eubank vs Benn, which of course has been canceled, so it may seem odd that our only full pick is for Martinez vs Ancajas 2, which is up first of three fights on Showtime tomorrow. 1 spot after exciting month of boxing. He told Showtimes Jim Gray in his post-fight interview that he will make use of that contractual right. padding-bottom: 56.25%; =copy= Fight Night: ADVERTISEMENT March/2006 is a second echelon goverance board. Does the sun simply shine on a dogs ass some days, Billy Hoyle? Prediction: Figueroa KO Editor's note: This article was updated with the result of Mark Magsayo's second time on the scale. All judges scored the bout in favor of Martinez, 119-109, 118-110 (twice). I just cant shake the feeling that this is another Alberto Machado vs Andrew Cancio situation where, while the weight issue might be legit, theres an underlying weakness that Martinez found. height: auto; Knowing he had the lead in the judges scorecards, Martinez laid back in the 10th round, but Ancajas failed to capitalize, with his attempts at a knockout going in vain. CEBU CITY, Philippines Former world champion Jerwin Pretty Boy Ancajas easily made weight during the official weigh-in of his much-anticipated rematch against reigning IBF world super flyweight champion Fernando Daniel Martinez of Argentina on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 (Oct. 8, Manila Time) in Carson City, California. Manny Pacquiao is rumored to be interested in a comeback fight with Conor Benn, who is open to the idea. Referee Jack Reiss came to Ancajas corner before the start of the 10th round and expressed concern for how many punches the champion had taken during the first nine rounds. padding-bottom: 30px; I want to inspire Filipino boxers by winning back the championship, Ancajas said. img.article-list-image { Argentina's Martinez upset Ancajas, who was a 5-1 favorite, by scores of 118-110, 118-110 and 117-111. 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Martinez's best moment came in the sixth round where he continuously pummeled Ancajas with shots to head, an offensive onslaught the Filipino impressively survived. width: 100%; With that being said, Martinez will take the confidence of having already beaten Ancajas before into this second meeting, and I think that will be plenty sufficient to do the job once more. Pure results give it and RED ink the name. Fernando Martinez retains his IBF Junior Bantamweight World Title with 12-round unanimous decision over Jerwin Ancajas in their rematch. The Argentine, who took Ancajas 115-pound title by a one-sided decision in a memorable brawl eight months ago, left the ring with the same result in their rematch on the Sebastian Fundora-Carlos Ocampo on Saturday in Carson, California. A daily roundup of all your global boxing news from Bad Left Hook, By submitting your email, you agree to our. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved, Jerwin Ancajas (L) lost anew to Fernando Martinez via unanimous decision. He clearly does have the tools to beat Martinez; while Martinez did show off some solid defense to go along with his mauling inside, Ancajas found a lot of early success keeping Pumita at the end of his jab. He took up journalism at the University of Santo Tomas and joined Rappler as soon as he graduated in 2017. .bio-block iframe { After twelve hard fought rounds, the judges scored the fight 119-109, 118-110, and 118-110 as Fernando Martinez retains his IBF title. .node-type-video #views-exposed-form-haymon-search-video-page i.fa-search::before { Argentinas Martinez upset Ancajas, who was a 5-1 favorite, by scores of 118-110, 118-110 and 117-111. Ancajas also has the upper hand in terms of reach with 169cm, while Martinez has a 163cm reach. Mark Magsayo needed some extra time to hit 126 pounds for tomorrows Showtime main event. 1 spot after exciting month of boxing. ET; 7 p.m. PT). height: 0; padding-bottom: 30px; Story I am told. Plus, the way Ancajas committed to going to 118 before backtracking has me concerned. Boxing - Fernando Martinez vs Jerwin Ancajas - Oct 08, 2022. Bet on Martinez vs Ancajas 2 and more boxing at DraftKings Sportsbook! Stops there. Sat, Six of his victims had more losses than wins. Anyway.. my two cents worth. I am not gonna read the story. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Martinez was successful punching in between Ancajas combinations the first time around, and I think he adopts the same sort of strategy that Im unsure Ancajas can nullify. These are the fighters who are in talks with specific potential opponents but have not made official announcements: No. Their bout will be held at the Dignity Health Sports . "I'm looking to win on Saturday night and I want to fight whoever is left after the four-man tournament between Rungvisai, Chocolatito, Estrada and Cuadras," stated Ancajas. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. The Argentine, who took Ancajas' 115-pound title by a one-sided decision in a memorable brawl eight months ago, left the ring with the same result in their rematch on the Sebastian Fundora-Carlos. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. But, Im inclined to trust whatever Ancajas learned about his body over the past 7 months. The champions and runners-up of the PBA Philippine Cup, SMB and TNT will go up against teams from Japan, Korea, and Greater China in the regional tiff. : ), wow, this guy is wild and just doesnt stop throwing punches in bunches. Well never know. The 30-year-old Martinez (14-0, 8 KOs) won the IBF junior bantamweight championship that Ancajas had owned since September 2016. overflow: hidden; But it was Martinez who hurt Ancajas more than the champion and in between the ninth and tenth rounds, Ancajas corner was asking him if he was okay to continue. Nets rally from 28 points down to stun Celtics. Ancajas caught Martinez with a counter right hook with just under a minute on to go in the opening round. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Certainly relinquished well prior to Wilder 1. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. - Bad Left Hook Martinez vs Ancajas 2 predictions and preview, plus Fundora and more! Ancajas showed promise in the early goings of the bout, especially in the second round where he boxed beautifully and kept Martinez at bay with his footwork. Rappler.com. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/fernando-martinez-defeats-jerwin-ancajas-by-wide-decision-again, Supersized: The 10 heaviest heavyweight champions in history, Mark Magsayo makes weight on second try for bout with Brandon Figueroa, Mark Magsayo has something to prove against Brandon Figueroa, Tiny but mighty: Shortest heavyweight champions ever, Mike Tyson: 10 victories that helped define heavyweight legend, Brandon Figueroa vs. Mark Magsayo: date, time, how to watch, background, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Besides the sheer violence they brought to the table the first time around, what makes this a fun matchup to consider is the mystery of whether Jerwin Ancajas excuses were legit. position: sticky; SHOWTIME Boxing (@ShowtimeBoxing) February 27, 2022 Martinez, who was hellbent on using his aggression against the champion, landed just six jabs in the match but bombarded Ancajas with 421 power shots. .similar-video-thumb,.play-icon-responsive img, .must-read img { .mb-0 { img.article-list-image { These two certainly ARE NOT in any-sort- of mega category as-yet. I say we get a repeat, Ancajas holding his own early before Martinez finds more and more success getting inside and ripping power shots for the win. | Photo from Showtime Boxing. } position: sticky; Martinez Ioka or Franco would be just fine. Martinezs right landed with just over two minutes remaining in the third round. Trading in the center in the ninth, Martinez punched away hard and attacked backing Ancajas to the ropes, the Filipino stayed composed and boxed, despite Martinezs heavy onslaught. Something went wrong. .bio-block iframe { window._taboola = window._taboola || []; width: 100%; We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He will be fined 30 percent of his purse and the bout . Ancajas stood his ground in that round and took Martinezs best shots until the final minute of that round. left: -15px; Turn off too for BOXING modern is the tats trend. Ancajas (32-1-2, 22 KOs) defends against Jonathan Rodriguez (22-1, 16 KOs) on the Ennis-Lipinets undercard Saturday night on Showtime. width: 100%; As the pair failed to reach terms, a purse bid was called for January 17, 2023, which was postponed to allow for further negotiations, . Ancajas seemingly needed a knockout entering the 12th round to retain his title, but he couldnt hurt Martinez, who continued to land flush punches to Ancajas head and body. Improving to 3-0, Marcial bucked an early cut above his right eye that hampered his vision throughout the match. Jerwin Ancajas absorbs another resounding loss to Fernando Martinez in their rematch. Come-on! He said his body betrayed him, making weight was too great a strain, and he needed to move up to bantamweight. }); Please log in again. IF THAT WERE THE CASE you must reel in their propaganda utterly. A right-left combination by Ancajas caught Martinez with just under 15 seconds to go in the eighth round. Ancajas' total punches was 192, well below the half of what Martinez produced. WHEN IS MARTINEZ VS ANCAJAS II? The official scores were 119-109, 118-110 and 118-110. Mana Martinez (10-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC) missed the bantamweight limit for his fight against Cameron Saaiman (7-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC). Its definitely harder to maintain the hunger and maintain the title but now were going after Chocolatito and everyone else in the division whos in my way.. The Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist survived a cut above his right eye from an accidental headbutt in the second round of the six-round bout to improve to 3-0. JMB, GMA News The long-anticipated return of Jon Jones highlights the marquee Saturday at UFC 285 as the longtime former champion steps in the cage to face Ciryl Gane for the vacant heavyweight title.

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