MANILA, Philippines — If and when IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas faces WBC counterpart Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in a unification title showdown, the Filipino said yesterday it won’t be difficult to connect because the plodding Thai is slow, making for an easy target. Ancajas, trainer Joven Jimenez, matchmaker Sean Gibbons and Gibbons’ son Brendan were at ringside in Bangkok last weekend to watch Rungvisai’s defense against Mexican Iran Diaz. Jimenez said during his Bangkok visit, Ancajas was invited by Thai promoter Jimmy Chaichatchuang to share his story with Thai fighters under his care. The Thai promoter wanted Ancajas to inspire the fighters who were disappointed with the downturn in former IBF flyweight champion Amnat Ruenroeng’s career. A week before the weigh-in for the Santiago fight, Ancajas was five over the 115-pound limit.

Source: Philippine Star October 13, 2018 16:13 UTC