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    Jerwin Ancajas returns home to a hero’s welcome after seven months in the US

    Ancajas back to a hero’s welcome after seven months of stay in the US
    Apr 20, 2021

    WORLD champion Jerwin Ancajas is back in the loving arms of his family.

    The reigning International Boxing Federation super-flyweight title holder quietly slipped into the country on Tuesday, more than a week since retaining his crown against Mexican Jonathan Rodriguez via unanimous decision in Connecticut.

    Ruth Ancajas, wife of the boxing champion, posted a photo of Jerwin arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, where he was welcomed by flag-waving military personnel.

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      Ancajas is a reservist with the Philippine Navy.

      The 29-year-old pride of Panabo, Davao Del Norte returned home after seven months of stay in the US awaiting his long-delayed title match against the 25-year-old Rodriguez.

      He arrived with trainer Joven Jimenez, sparring partner Jonas Sultan, and Olympic-bound Eumir Felix Marcial.

      Ancajas left the US three days after receiving his second vaccine dosage for COVID-19.

      Manny Pacquiao (MP) Promotions President Sean Gibbons is hoping to have Ancajas return to the ring by September.

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