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LOOK: At his countryside training camp in Cavite, Jerwin Ancajas embraces nature

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Dennis Gasgonia and Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

<p>MAGALLANES, Cavite—Deep in the countryside of this quiet, sparsely populated town south of Metro Manila is where world champion Jerwin Ancajas and his crew have set up their training site.</p><p>Survival Camp differentiates itself from other combat-sports facilities in that its surroundings are quiet, the work space is comfortable, and the fighters have the place only for themselves away from the invasive eyes of the public.</p><p>ABS-CBN News drove to this town recently to check on Ancajas, and see how he and other boxers are embracing nature and going back to the basics.</p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/05/02/050218_ancajas10.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>A peek at Survival Camp from the road. With the help of some benefactors, Jerwin Ancajas and trainer-manager Joven Jimenez were able to upgrade some of the camp&#x27;s facilities. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The training hall and the boxing ring are beside Ancajas&#x27; house. The training equipment remain limited, but at least the floor is now paved with concrete, giving fighters ample space for the team&#x27;s conditioning exercises. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ancajas wraps his hands as he prepares to train. He will put on the line his world junior bantamweight title against formidable and hungry Jonas Sultan. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>In the kitchen, registered dietician Loveleah Uli-basang prepares the menu for the boxers. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ancajas warms up in front of a double-end bag. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>When Ancajas and the rest of his team aren&#x27;t sparring, they&#x27;re shooting hoops. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ancajas spars with one of his training partners. He has sparred with 4 different fighters to prepare for any type of fighting style Sultan may use. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Super-bantamweight boxer Ernesto Saulong takes a moment to rest in the sleeping quarters designed to comfortably fit double-deck bamboo beds. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>With head coach Joven Jimenez away, co-trainer Saddam Barriga oversees Ancajas and co.&#x27;s training. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Survival Camp has become home to some veteran fighters embarking on a comeback; former world super-flyweight champion Marvin Sonsona is one of them. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></p></div></div></div><p>For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a></p>

<p>Survival Camp in Magallanes town sets itself apart from other training sites in that the fighters have the place only for themselves away from the invasive eyes of the public.</p>

Survival Camp in Magallanes town sets itself apart from other training sites in that the fighters have the place only for themselves away from the invasive eyes of the public.

LOOK: At his countryside training camp in Cavite, Jerwin Ancajas embraces nature

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LOOK: At his countryside training camp in Cavite, Jerwin Ancajas embraces nature

Dennis Gasgonia and Jonathan Cellona,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 02, 2018 10:08 AM PHT

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Updated May 02, 2018 11:50 AM PHT

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