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Boxing: 'Dismal fight' brought Ancajas closer to Rungvisai bout, says analyst

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/11/17/nike.jpg"/><figcaption>Jerwin Ancajas with his coach Joven Jimenez. Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News/file</figcaption></figure></div> Many fight fans may not realize it but the &quot;not so pleasing ending&quot; of Jerwin Ancajas&#x27; most recent fight could turn out as a blessing in disguise.Ancajas settled for a controversial split draw against shifty Mexican fighter Alejandro Santiago Barrios over the weekend, but it was enough for the 26-year-old to retain the IBF junior bantamweight crown.This will make him more enticing in the eyes of marquee fighters of the 115-pound division, according to sports analyst Dennis Principe.&quot;This is the best time for him to challenge the marquee fighters particularly (WBC champion Srisaket Sor) Rungvisai,&quot; said Principe.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/29/18/boxing-ancajas-did-enough-to-win-vs-mexican-challenger-says-analyst">READ: Ancajas did enough to win vs Mexican challenger, says analyst</a></li></ul>&quot;Kasi while most people were not impressed sa ipinakita ni Jerwin, pero being a title holder, baka mas maging enticing pa sa mga fellow champions niya na hamunin siya.&quot; Principe explained that Ancajas looked dangerous in his first four title defenses, making him appear a &quot;high-risk&quot; option for other champions.The Davao-born fighter toppled Jose Alfredo Rodriguez, Teiru Kinoshita, Jamie Conlan, and Israel Gonzalez before hammering out a tough decision against fellow Pinoy Jonas Sultan.Against Barrios, Ancajas narrowly averted disaster with a draw.&quot;&#x27;Yung first four title defenses ni Jerwin Ancajas talagang impressive siya. Tapos yung last two parang he was exposed having trouble facing shifty fighters,&quot; said Principe.&quot;They would probably think merong weakness si Jerwin that they can exploit.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/29/18/boxing-ancajas-retains-title-after-settling-for-a-draw-vs-mexican-challenger">READ: Ancajas retains title after settling for a draw vs Mexican challenger</a></li></ul>But Rungvisai can not be considered as a ring tactician, said Principe.&quot;Rungvisai is not known as a mover. He&#x27;s a slugger. He&#x27;s someone na gustong gustong kalabanin ni Jerwin,&quot; said the analyst.Rungvisai is a 2-time WBC super flyweight (junior bantamweight) champion who is considered as one of the biggest names in the 115-pound division.A title unification bout against the Thai could turn out as a career-defining fight for Ancajas.Ancajas is set to fly to Bangkok this weekend to personally watch Rungvisai&#x27;s title defense against Mexican challenger Iran &quot;MagnifiKO&quot; Diaz.(For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports website.</a>)

Many fight fans may not realize it but the "not so pleasing ending" of Jerwin Ancajas' most recent fight could turn out as a blessing in disguise.

Many fight fans may not realize it but the "not so pleasing ending" of Jerwin Ancajas' most recent fight could turn out as a blessing in disguise.

Boxing: 'Dismal fight' brought Ancajas closer to Rungvisai bout, says analyst

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Boxing: 'Dismal fight' brought Ancajas closer to Rungvisai bout, says analyst

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published Oct 02, 2018 11:21 PM PHT

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