Ancajas experiences a knockout defeat in the ninth round against Inoue

Jerwin Ancajas, the Filipino boxing sensation, experienced a setback in his quest for the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight division title as he suffered a ninth-round knockout defeat to defending champion Takuma Inoue. The highly anticipated bout took place at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, February 24, marking a significant moment in both fighters’ careers.

Ancajas, known for his exceptional skill and resilience, faced his first knockout loss in his professional career as he succumbed to Inoue’s relentless assault. The defeat left Ancajas with a 34-4-2 win-loss-draw record, signaling a temporary setback in his journey towards boxing greatness.

Meanwhile, Inoue, the defending champion, showcased his dominance in the ring, delivering two decisive body shots that ultimately led to Ancajas’s downfall. With this victory, Inoue improved his impressive record to 19 wins and 1 loss, solidifying his status as a formidable force in the bantamweight division.

Ancajas’s defeat dealt a blow to the Philippines’ boxing scene, leaving the country without a world champion following Marlon Tapales’s loss to Naoya Inoue, Takuma’s brother, in a super bantamweight unification bout last December.

The disappointment continued for Filipino boxers on the same fight card, as Jonas Sultan also suffered a knockout defeat to Japanese opponent Riku Masuda in the undercard, further dampening the spirits of Filipino boxing enthusiasts.

Despite these setbacks, Ancajas and Sultan’s resilience and determination remain unwavering, and they are poised to bounce back stronger from their respective defeats. As they regroup and refocus on their boxing careers, Filipino boxing fans continue to rally behind them, eagerly awaiting their triumphant return to the ring.

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