| |
|
Bornea next for Martinez?
By Joaquin Henson
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 14 Oct 2022
Jade Bornea.
LOS ANGELES. Unbeaten Jade Bornea of Cotabato del Norte is next in line to challenge IBF superflyweight champion Fernando Martinez and MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons said yesterday he hopes to make it happen. Martinez wrested the IBF crown from Jerwin Ancajas last February and in his first defense last weekend, turned back the former champion in a rematch.
“The IBF actually ordered Martinez to fight Jade in a mandatory defense after winning the title but we paid $20,000 as an exception fee for the rematch with Jerwin to take place ahead,” said Gibbons. “I’m expecting anytime this week, the IBF will re-order the mandatory defense. I think Jade’s ready and let’s see if he has what it takes to bring down a tough guy like Martinez.”
Gibbons said Ancajas asked to exercise the rematch clause in his contract with Martinez. “Jerwin wanted a second chance and trained hard for it,” he added. “If Jerwin won, he would’ve moved on to fight (Kazuto) Ioka in a unification showdown in Tokyo on Dec. 31 with Eumir (Marcial) in the undercard. Jerwin was supposed to fight Ioka last February but it was cancelled because of travel restrictions. We had a signed contract and were already given our plane tickets which are good for a year. But that’s not happening now.”
Bornea, 27, boasts a 17-0 record, with 11 KOs and is coming off a third round stoppage of Mohammed Obbadi in Monterrey, Mexico, last January. He has fought twice outside of the Philippines with the first in Washington in outpointing Ernest Delgadillo in January 2020. Bornea is ranked No. 1 by the IBF in the 115-pound division. As an amateur, Bornea split wins with Uzbekistan’s Murodjon Akhmadeliev, now the super WBA/IBF superbantamweight champion.
Martinez, 31, is a buzzsaw with a record of 15-0, including eight KOs. The Argentine Olympian was a choice challenger when he dethroned Ancajas and has established a reputation as a punching machine like his promoter Marcos Maidana. Bornea trains here with coaches Ernel Fontanilla and Sugar Ting Ariosa. His manager is JC Manangquil of General Santos City’s Sanman Promotions.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Joaquin Henson.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Weights From ProBoxTV’s ‘Vazquez vs. Machuca’ at College Park Center in the University of Texas
, Fri, 27 Feb 2026Ethan Matthew Gabriel tops Boscolympics 2026 Grade School chess meet
, Fri, 27 Feb 2026Boxing Legend & Hall of Famer Roy Jones Jr. Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
, Fri, 27 Feb 2026IM Christian Gian Karlo Tade - Arca outwits GM Pa Iniyan in Round 6 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 26 Feb 2026San Francisco Boxing Leaders Bring It Back: FIGHT NIGHT AT ROCCAPULCO
, Thu, 26 Feb 2026Alyssa Mendoza, Salim Ellis-Bey and Kelvin Watts Secure Wins on Day Three of 2026 Strandja Boxing Tournament
, Thu, 26 Feb 2026Herlan Gomez faces Dekang Wang for WBA Asia Superbamtam Title Today in Kunming, China
By Carlos Costa, , Thu, 26 Feb 2026Queensberry Promotions to sue SELA and TKO?
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 26 Feb 2026IBA President Umar Kremlev promises prize money for boxers at LA 2028 if the IOC doesn’t change their policy towards athletes’ rewards
, Thu, 26 Feb 2026Ruben Castillo, The uncrowned champion passes away
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 26 Feb 2026Round 12 with Mauricio Sulaimán: The Return of Ryan Garcia
By Mauricio Sulaimán, , Wed, 25 Feb 2026“It’s moments a kid dreams off.” Sam Rennie returns for title challenge March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
, Wed, 25 Feb 2026‘It’s going to be a great fight and most importantly looking forward to the 10 pints together after it’ Billy Quinncroft challenges for Cruiserweight title March 13 in Perth – Thunderdome 53
, Wed, 25 Feb 2026Magdalena Contreras Municipality and WBC start "Boxing for Peace" in Mexico
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Wed, 25 Feb 2026United States Captures Four More Wins on Day Two of Strandja 2026 Boxing Tournament
, Wed, 25 Feb 2026Date set for Manny-Money 2
By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 25 Feb 2026Knockout Artist Sugar Martinez (17-0, 17 KOs) Makes His US Debut Against Philly Veteran Daiyan Butt
, Wed, 25 Feb 2026IM Yap outwits GM Gareyev, shares lead; Maribao split the point with GM Quizon in Round 3 of the Manny Pacquiao International Open chess
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 25 Feb 20262 Division World Champion José Luis Castillo Confirmed for Ninth Annual Box Fan Expo, During Cinco De Mayo Weekend, Saturday May 2, in Las Vegas
, Wed, 25 Feb 2026Doors open for Manny
By Joaquin Henson, , Tue, 24 Feb 2026MEXICAN TITANS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD HIGHLIGHTING CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND IN LAS VEGAS!
, Tue, 24 Feb 2026Alex Bray and Gabriela Tellez Capture WBA Titles, Dainier Pero Scores Impressive Stoppage at “Night of Champions XIV” in Orlando
, Tue, 24 Feb 2026Cebuana Lhuillier Gems Officially Join Inaugural Pickle Yard Conference League
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 24 Feb 2026ADAMES AND AMMO CLASH FOR WORLD TITLE IN ORLANDO ON MARCH 21
, Tue, 24 Feb 2026Filipino Alexis Emil Maribao shocks Indonesian Grandmaster Susanto Megaranto in the Manny Pacquiao International Open Chess opener
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 24 Feb 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
