Filipino Jerwin Ancajas is raring to get back at his tormentor Fernando Martinez as both boxers easily made weight ahead of their return title bout on Friday (Saturday PH time) for the IBF super-flyweight title at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
Unlike in his previous fights where he struggled to make the cut, Ancajas encountered no problem as he tipped the scales at 114.6 pounds in the official weigh-in while Martinez came in at 114.8 lbs.
Now they have a lot of time to recover for their title showdown where the 30-year-old Davaoeno seeking to avenge his unanimous decision lost to the Argentine foe last February.
Initially, Ancajas and his manager-coach Jove Jimenez wanted to move up in weight but decided to take on an unfinished first against Martinez who ended the Filipino’s six-year reign as world champion.
The Ancajas only has two losses in 37 fights, 33 were victories with 22 Kos, and two draws. Martinez is unbeaten in 14 bouts and 8 came via knockouts.