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 champion as Jerwin Ancajas failed to recover the title he once held for half a decade.
Ancajas succumbed to Fernando Martinez for the second straight time via unanimous decision in their battle for the IBF super flyweight belt in California, USA on Saturday, October 8 (Sunday, October 9, Manila time).
The rematch proved no different than the first time they met, with the Filipino unable to contain the aggressiveness of the Argentine, who earned the nod of all three judges, 119-109, 118-110, 118-110.
Meanwhile, Eumir Marcial remained unbeaten in his professional career with a unanimous decision win over American Steven Pirchado.
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. – Rappler.com
