Growing up with a family who loves sports, particularly boxing, I was more of a silent spectator of the players and siblings plus parents who have their own favorite teams and boxers. I can still remember watching the boxing matches between Muhammad Ali versus Joe Frazer and almost all the boxing matches of Manny Pacquiao. Fast forward to the Tokyo Olympics 2020, I started broadcasting different sports and even personally meeting the Filipino Olympian boxers in the Olympic Village as I worked in the Media Center. Great to prepare press conferences for international Olympians and even chatting with them. Highlights included meeting & talking to our first Filipino Olympian gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, silver boxer medalist Nesthy Petecio, bronze boxer Eumir Marcial, and more local & international Olympians!
Last Saturday, after working from 8 AM through 8 PM, I was asked to broadcast again on the most-awaited WBA Bantamweight Match 2024 between Takuma Inoue and Jerwin Ancajas. After cycling for about 5 minutes from my school to my broadcast studio/office, I turned on my computer to get some boxing updates.
My computer crashed and rebooted! Bombo Radyo Dagupan was already waiting for me on the other line, but I could not just use my iPhone to broadcast an exciting boxing match of the new year. I also need the data I earlier gathered in between my 12-hour classes.
Well, after more than 2 years of broadcasting sports and other events in Japan, it’s my first time facing technical issues minutes before going on air.
TAKUMA INOUE
– Takuma Inoue is a professional boxer from Japan.
– He competes in the bantamweight division, with a height of 5’6″ (168 cm).
– Inoue turned professional in 2015 and has compiled a record of 15 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws as a professional.
– He is the younger brother of Naoya Inoue, who is considered one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world.
– Takuma Inoue won the OPBF bantamweight title in 2019 by defeating Keita Kurihara.
– In 2021, he challenged for the WBC bantamweight world title, losing a close unanimous decision to champion Nordine Oubaali.
– Inoue is known for his technical boxing skills, speed, and counter-punching ability.
– He is seen as a rising talent in the bantamweight division and a future world title contender, following in the footsteps of his accomplished older brother Naoya.
JERWIN ANCAJAS
– Jerwin Ancajas is a professional boxer from the Philippines.
– He competes in the super flyweight division, with a height of 5’6″ (168 cm).
– Ancajas turned professional in 2012 and has an impressive professional record of 33 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws.
– He is the current IBF super flyweight world champion, having held the title since 2016.
– Ancajas has successfully defended the IBF super flyweight title 9 times, making him one of the longest reigning champions in the division.
– Some of his notable title defenses include wins over Teiru Kinoshita, Jonas Sultan, and Ryuichi Funai.
– He is known for his aggressive, action-packed fighting style and his excellent combination punching.
– Ancajas is considered one of the top super flyweight boxers in the world and has been ranked among the top pound-for-pound fighters.
– He is a huge star in the Philippines and is seen as a role model for aspiring young Filipino boxers.
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