Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas suffered a defeat in his first fight in the featherweight division, losing by unanimous decision to American boxer Omar Trinidad. The bout took place on Monday, June 29, 2026 (Philippine time) at The Chelsea in Las Vegas, USA.
Judges' Scorecards
All three judges scored the fight in favor of Trinidad, each turning in identical scorecards of 97-93. The unanimous decision marked a tough start for Ancajas in his new weight class.
Ancajas' Late Rally Falls Short
Knowing he was behind on points, Ancajas fought aggressively from the 10th round onward, but his efforts were not enough to secure a victory. Trinidad successfully managed the late surge to preserve his undefeated record.
Records Update
With the win, Trinidad improved his record to 19-0-2, with 13 knockouts. Ancajas, a former world champion in the super flyweight division, dropped to 38-5-2, with 25 knockouts.
