Melvin Jerusalem Dominates Luis Castillo to Retain World Title; Ancajas Stops Ponpitak in 5 (Photos)
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 22 Sep 2024
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino WBC Minimumweight World Champion Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem (23-3-12 KOs), made a successful title defense by dropping, out-gunning and decisioning brave Mexican challenger Luis “Flechita” Castillo (21-1, 13 KOs) Sunday, September 22, in Manila, Philippines, live on ESPN KnockOut.
At the end of the twelve-rounds, official scores were wide and unanimous in favor of the pogi Pinoy world champion from Bukidnon.
Melvin Jerusalem drives Luis Castillo towards the ropes to control the fight.
Melvin Jerusalem successfully defends his WBC minimumweight title with wide margin decision Sunday in the Philippines.
Jerwin Ancajas exhibits his old ferocious form against journeyman Sukpraserd Ponpitak Sunday in the Philippines.
Team Ancajas celebrates after disposing Ponpitak Sunday in the Philippines.
Earlier in the show, popular Davaoeño former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas (35-4-2, 23 KOs), successfully came back into the winning column by dropping and defeating Thai journeyman Sukpraserd Ponpitak (30-20, 20 KOs), via DQ in 5 rounds.
The entertaining wins were promoted by Filipino boxing king Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao's Blow by Blow. 💥💥
Jerwin and Melvin did a FANTASTIC job tonight, Congratulations!!!
The author Carlos Costa of Cebu City can be reached at carlos@philboxing.com and WhatsApp 09184538152. 🇵🇭🇲🇽🇹🇭🇵🇦👍🥊
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