Filipino boxer Jhunrick Carcedo is set for a pivotal career moment as he challenges for a regional championship in his hometown next month.
Carcedo's Road to Redemption
Jhunrick Carcedo will face Chinese fighter Yesihati Yeerken for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia South super-welterweight strap. The bout headlines a fight card scheduled for February 9, 2026, at the Villa Kristen Resort and Hotel in General Santos City.
This fight represents a crucial opportunity for Carcedo to bounce back from recent setbacks. The 26-year-old prospect suffered a third-round knockout loss to South Africa's Roarke Knapp on September 9, 2025. That defeat was part of a challenging period where Carcedo lost three of his last five contests, making this title shot a potential turning point for his career.
Carcedo brings a professional record of 11 wins and 4 losses, with an impressive 10 of those victories coming by way of knockout, demonstrating his significant power.
Opponent's Momentum and Undercard Action
Standing across the ring will be Yesihati Yeerken, who enters the contest with momentum from two consecutive wins in 2025. The Chinese boxer defeated Filipino veterans Marbon Bodiongan and Rodel Wenceslao in back-to-back fights. His record stands at 10 wins, 7 losses, and 2 draws, with 4 knockouts.
The event also features a compelling co-main event. Former WBC Asia lightweight champion Jerald Into (13-1, 10 KOs) will face seasoned journeyman Ernie Sanchez (21-22-2, 12 KOs) in an eight-round bout. Into is using this fight to stay sharp for a scheduled WBO Global lightweight title fight against China's Yongqiang Yang in April 2026. Into is coming off a loss in the WBC Grand Prix tournament, where he was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Sanatali Toltayev via unanimous decision.
Sanchez, known for sharing the ring with elite names like Oscar Valdez and Rey Vargas, will be looking to score an upset and secure his first victory since 2022.
Undercard Highlights
Further adding to the card's depth is an eight-round bout featuring former ALA Boy Boyce Sultan (10-17-1, 5 KOs) against the undefeated Yesimuhan Yeerken (4-0, 2 KOs), who is the younger brother of main event fighter Yesihati.
The fight night in General Santos City promises high-stakes action, with local hero Carcedo aiming to capture a major regional title and revitalize his promising career in front of his home crowd.
