DAVAO CITY, Aug 9 -- Davao del Norte Governor Anthony del Rosario awarded Filipino world boxing champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas for winning the IBF world super flyweight in Brisbane, Australia last month.
Ancajas received the DavNor Golden Sports Excellence Award from Del Rosario and two plaques of congratulations during his visit to the Tagum Development Corporation (Tadeco) where he was given a warm welcome by employees and students of the Don Antonio Floirendo Sr. High School.
Ancajas who was also joined by his father Cesario, said “I’m more inspired to train now after this recognition that has been given to me. “Lipay kaayo ko na naka anhi pud ko dire sa Tadeco (I am so happy that I am able to visit Tadeco),” said Ancajas, who is now slated to make his mandatory title defense against the winner between two Filipino boxers -- former two-time world champion Johnriel “Quadro Alas” Casimero (24-3-0, 15 KOs) and Jonas “Zorro” Sultan (13-3-0, 9 KOs) on September 6 in Cebu.
On Monday, Ancajas was given a heroes’ welcome at his own hometown in Panabo City.Ancajas successfully defended his IBF world super flyweight title via a 7th round technical knockout against Japanese challenger Teiru Kinoshita last July 2 in Brisbane, Australia was toured around the city proper on a motorcade from the city hall. Mayor James Gamao thanked Ancajas for bringing honor to Panabo and for being an inspiration to the young athletes and the youth.
Ancajas, 25 was accompanied by his wife Ruth and two sons and some friends including Mindanao Professional Boxing Association (MinProba) president Engr. Jilson Basang (also a fellow alumni), treasurer Ricardo “Bong” Javier, Mindanao Ring Officials Association (MinRoa) president Brembot Dulalas, and Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Davao OIC Arlene Olondrez and Supervisor Datu Fahd Sinsuat.
They also visited the Congressional Office of Rep. Antonio “Tonyboy” Floirendo and at his nearby Barangay Una Boxing Gym. “Dito po ako galing sa Panabo amateur boxing team. Malaki po ang akin utang na loob sa kanila (I came from the Panabo amateur boxing team. I owe them gratitude),” said Ancajas, who also met his former teammates and coaches.
Ancajas, who was also earlier given a heroes ‘ welcome in Davao City last month will next visit his mother in General Santos City before he flies back to Manila on August 21 to resume his training at the Elorde Gym in Imus, Cavite. His trainer-manager Joven Jimenez is currently in the US for the fight of his stablemate Alexis Aguelo. (Lito delos Reyes/PNA)
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