Great things continue to come Dabawenyo world champion Jerwin Ancajas’ way.
The Panabo City native who now trains in Cavite and holder of the IBF junior bantamweight belt will be among the country’s top boxers and promoters who will be feted during the three-day 3rd WBC Women’s Convention and Asian Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.
Another former Davao amateur standout Vic Saludar, the WBO minimumweight titleholder, will join Ancajas in the list of honorees.
Of course, the biggest name will be yet another Mindanaoan fighter in boxing legend Manny Pacquiao who holds the WBA welterweight crown.
Also set to be given recognition for their ring exploits are current world champions Nonito Donaire Jr (WBA bantamweight) and Michael Dasmariñas (IBO bantamweight).
For their efforts to propagate the sport, Claude Mananquil of Sanman Promotions, Gabriel Elorde Jr of Elorde Promotions and Brico Santig of Highland Boxing Gym will also be honored by the World Boxing Council, which is staging the event being hosted by the Games and Amusements Board headed by chairman Abraham Kahlil Mitra, also the international secretary of the WBC.
Likewise to be recognized are former Filipino world champions Rene Barrientos, Erbito Salvarria, Rolando Navarette, Frank Cedeno, Luisito Espinosa and Gerry Peñalosa.
