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Boxing: Ernesto Saulong goes for broke in title challenge vs Japanese champ

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

Ernesto Saulong will try to pull off a huge surprise when the Occidental Mindoro native tangles with Ryosuke Iwasa for the world junior-featherweight title in Tokyo on Thursday.Trainer Joven Jimenez said the 28-year-old challenger is fully prepared for his once-in-a-lifetime break.“Handa na at kundisyon na siya,” Jimenez told ABS-CBN News in an online correspondence on the eve of the fight.Saulong (21-1) got a much-needed boost from fellow boxer and champion Jerwin Ancajas.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/17/18/boxing-pinoy-title-challenger-gets-master-class-training-at-ancajas-backyard">Boxing: Pinoy title challenger gets master-class training at Ancajas’ backyard</a></li></ul>When Ancajas was preparing for his US debut against Mexico’s Israel Gonzalez, Saulong served as one of his sparring partners. It’s a big thing for Saulong since Ancajas is a lefty just like Iwasa.Jimenez described Iwasa as a crafty fighter who likes to fight from a distance. “Technical na fighter &#x27;yung Hapon, so kailangang pasukin n&#x27;ya lagi with constant pressure,” Jimenez said. “Talagang determinado si Ernesto. Patay kung patay.”It will be the first title defense for Iwasa, who holds a record of 24 wins and 2 defeats.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

The Occidental Mindoro native tangles with Ryosuke Iwasa for the world junior featherweight title in Tokyo on Thursday.

The Occidental Mindoro native tangles with Ryosuke Iwasa for the world junior featherweight title in Tokyo on Thursday.

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Boxing: Ernesto Saulong goes for broke in title challenge vs Japanese champ

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 01, 2018 08:27 AM PHT

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Updated Oct 29, 2018 08:01 AM PHT

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