Jerwin Juntilla Ancajas is a professional boxer and athlete from the Philippines. From September 2016 to February 2022, Jerwin Juntilla Ancajas held the IBF junior bantamweight title.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Jerwin Ancajas |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 01 Jan 1992 |
| Age: | 32 years |
| Horoscope: | Capricorn |
| Lucky Number: | 5 |
| Lucky Stone: | Topaz |
| Lucky Color: | Brown |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Scorpio, Virgo, Taurus |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Professional boxer, athlete |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Height: | 5 feet 5 inches (1.65m) |
| Marital Status: | married |
| Wife | Ruth Balaoing |
| Eye Color | dark brown |
| Hair Color | black |
| Birth Place | Panabo, Davao City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Education | Panabo National High School |
| Siblings | one (brother: Jesar Ancajas) |
| Kids | three (Sons: Jhinjie Kyri, JJ Kyle, and daughter: Jacey Kiera) |
Jerwin Ancajas Biography
Jerwin Juntilla Ancajas was born on January 1, 1992. He is 32 years old and has the Capricorn sun sign. He was born and raised in Panabo, a Davao City suburb in the Philippines.
Jesar Ancajas, Jerwin’s brother, introduced him to boxing in the second grade. Before turning pro in 2009, he won several national championships, including a gold medal at the Palarong Pambansa at the age of 17. According to his Facebook profile, he attended Panabo National High School.
Jerwin Ancajas Height And Weight
Jerwin stands 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall. Similarly, he weighs 52 kilos (115 lb). This individual has black hair and dark brown eyes. Regrettably, he has not shared any other body measurements. He does, however, have a well-maintained body physique as an athlete.
Career
In July 2009, Jerwin made his professional debut. As a result, he won his first major title, the WBO Asia Pacific Youth junior-bantamweight title, in a fight against Rex Tito at SM City Lipa. In his 15th professional fight, he was defeated by Mark Anthony Geraldo via majority decision.
On September 3, 2016, he defeated McJoe Arroyo to become the IBF junior bantamweight champion. On January 29, 2017, Jerwin made his first defense, defeating José Alfredo Rodrguez by technical knockout. Similarly, On November 18, 2017, he defeated Jamie Conlan with a 6 TKO.
It was announced in December that this boxer had signed with Top Rank and would make his U.S. debut in February 2018. Finally, on 3 February 2018, he would make his US debut and successfully defend his IBF belt. Similarly, he faced IBF #1 ranked title contender Jonas Sultan in his next title defense. He did, however, easily win the fight.
On September 29, 2018, he faced IBF #14, Alejandro Santiago Barrios. In his next fight, he faced #1 IBF contender Ryuichi Funai. In round seven, he knocked out his opponent. On December 7, 2019, this boxer successfully defended his title for the second time.
This time, he’ll be up against IBF #14 Miguel Gonzalez. As a result, he won by TKO in the sixth round. He was scheduled to defend his IBF title against Jonathan Javier Rodriguez on April 10, 2021. This boxer, on the other hand, won the fight by unanimous decision.
Jerwin Ancajas Girlfriend, Dating
Jerwin has been married to Ruth Balaoing for a long time. He has not, however, revealed the precise date of their wedding. They have three children together: two sons, Jhinjie Kyrie and JJ Kyle, and a daughter, Jacey Kiera. There are few details about this couple’s and family’s personal lives.
Jerwin Ancajas Net Worth
This boxer is bound to amass a sizable fortune. His boxing career could be his primary source of income. However, he has not disclosed any information about his salary or other earnings.
