Nov

Kal Yafai unconvincing in points win over Israel Gonzalez, retains WBA 115-pound title

Kal Yafai, seriously tested for the first time in his championship reign, looks ahead to big fights at junior bantamweight.

Kal Yafai: ‘Israel Gonzalez looks like a tough fighter, dangerous on the counter’

20

Nov

Kal Yafai: ‘Israel Gonzalez looks like a tough fighter, dangerous on the counter’

by Tom Gray

Kal Yafai looking for unification fights against the other elite players at 115 pounds but must first overcome determined Mexican contender.

Jerwin Ancajas retains 115-pound title with 10th-round stoppage of Israel Gonzalez

03

Feb

Jerwin Ancajas retains 115-pound title with 10th-round stoppage of Israel Gonzalez

by Mike Coppinger

Jerwin Ancajas dominated Israel Gonzalez and now wants a shot at the best of the division, fighters like Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada.

Ramirez goes commando to make weight, Ancajas on target for ESPN defense

02

Feb

Ramirez goes commando to make weight, Ancajas on target for ESPN defense

by Ryan Songalia

Both Jerwin Ancajas and challenger Israel Gonzalez skated below the 115-pound weight limit on Friday, while Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez had...

Jerwin Ancajas making U.S. debut, but fans have him feeling at home

01

Feb

Jerwin Ancajas making U.S. debut, but fans have him feeling at home

by Ryan Songalia

It’s been nearly 17 years since Manny Pacquiao, the co-promoter and mentor of Jerwin Ancajas, made his big splash in...

Don’t call Jerwin Ancajas the next Manny Pacquiao

27

Jan

Don’t call Jerwin Ancajas the next Manny Pacquiao

by Ryan Songalia

Boxing fans, especially those from the Philippines, have become increasingly excited about Jerwin Ancajas, looking to the 115-pound beltholder as the next Filipino star to root for as Manny Pacquiao’s career winds down.