PSA honors Ancajas, Nietes

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:00:30 +0000

Two current world champions, a rising gymnast, and the gold medal winners in the 2018 Asian Para Games lead the list of Major Awardees to be honored during the SMC-PSA (Philippine Sportswriters Association) Annual Awards Night on Feb. 26 at the Manila Hotel.

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Martin spars with Ancajas

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 09:14:03 +0000

By DENNIS PRINCIPE For the first time in his young career, Ifugao bantamweight prospect Carl Jammes Martin finally got to face a world class fighter, albeit, in a sparring session. During his 10-round session last weekend at the Survival Camp in Magallanes Cavite, the 19-year-old Martin sparred with IBF world superflyweight kingpin Jerwin Ancajas. Martin […]

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Arum sets Ancajas fight in April

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:19:24 +0000

By Nick Giongco LOS ANGELES – Jerwin Ancajas’ mandatory defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) superflyweight title will be held in April, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum said. Top Rank chief Bob Arum said Ancajas will face Ryuichi Funai (31-7 with 22 KOs) in April as a main supporting fight to a show […]

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Power of Women: Asiad gold winners favored for PSA’s top award

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:26:08 +0000

IT’S the season once more when the best of Philippine sports will be honored as the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) is set to recognize the top achievers of 2018 during its Annual Awards Night next month. The traditional gala will be held on February 26 at the Manila Hotel, with the handing out of the […]

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Team Ancajas hit by mass exodus

Credit to Author: Tempo Online| Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 07:58:14 +0000

By Nick Giongco It seems that the camp of International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas should put out a ‘Now Hiring’ sign outside the Survival Camp gate in Magallanes, Cavite. Several key personnel, according to Joven Jimenez, chief trainer and manager of Ancajas, have decided to leave to seek greener pastures. Or so […]

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