Former WBC Thai champ could be next for Ancajas
Jerwin Ancajas finally made his much-awaited return to the country as the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion arrived early Tuesday (April 20, 2021) from the US.
Ancajas left Manila for Los Angeles inOctober 2020, but he only fought last April 10 when he scored a unanimous decision win over Jonathan Rodriguez of Mexico at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Last Saturday on the sport show The Chasedown on Cignal TV’s One PH channel, Ancajas said there is nothing definite yet on his next fight, although he said he is ready to face anyone in his division.
“Wala pa sa ngayon, pero ready naman kahit na sino,” said Ancajas, who was in Las Vegas at that time of the interview.
The 29-year-old Ancajas arrived at the Ninoy Aquino InterTokyo national Airport (NAIA) Terminal 2 via Philippine Airlines.
A member of the Philippine Navy as chief petty officer, Ancajas was welcomed by Navy officers on his arrival.
The win against Rodrigues extended the title defense of Ancajas to nine, which improved his record to 33 wins with 22 knockouts, one loss and two draws.
Weeks before the title bout, MP Promotions chief Sean Gibbons has said that they are pursuing a fight with Srisaket Sor Rungvisai of Thailand, a former World Boxing Council super flyweight champion.
Rungvisai has won his last three fights for a 50-5-1 record, and according to Gibbons, they have already reached out to Rungvisai’s handers led by Eddie Hearn.
Other options for Ancajas are fights against WBC and WBA super flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada of Mexico, and Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez of Nicaragua.