International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas, World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight titleholder Marlon Tapales and ex-IBF flyweight champion Johnriel Casimero will receive the Boxer of the Year plums. Meanwhile, the three-division champion Nietes and WBO welterweight champion Pacquiao will be given Award of Distinction for their accomplishments in boxing. The two were already inducted into the Hall of Fame during the past edition of the Elorde Awards. Nietes, for being undefeated in the last seven years as world champion, and Pacquiao for being an eight-division world champion. The other bout is between WBC International light flyweight champion Jonathan Taconing and Indonesian Faris Nggenggo.

Source: Manila Times March 24, 2017 12:45 UTC