Tomás Yelmini
Rematch time for the super flyweight, a category without so much marketing in the boxing universe, but with fighters of a very high caliber.
The Fernando Martínez vs Jerwin Ancajas duel will roll its second chapter after a high school clash last February, in which the Argentinean surprisingly snatched the International Boxing Federation (IBF) crown he had held for six years from the Filipino.
Martínez’s victory was resounding as it was expressed after twelve intense rounds, in the judges’ scorecards: 118-110, 118-110 and 117-111, all in favor of the fighter from Buenos Aires. At JefeBet, we invite you to read our recommendations and betting previews so that you are perfectly prepared to watch the event.
Predictions, Picks, Odds and Betting Preview for Fernando Martinez vs Jerwin Ancajas IBF Super Flyweight Title Fight on October 8, 2022
- Where: Dignity Health Sports Park- Carson, CA.
- When: Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10 PM ET.
- Odds: Fernando Martínez (-230) vs Jerwin Ancajas (+175).
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All odds shown are courtesy of DraftKings.
Fernando Martínez
- Odds: -230
- Fights: 14
- Victories: 0
- Victories by KO: 8
- Defeats: 0
- Draws: 0
Fernando Martínez is the only world champion that Argentina currently has, and he reached the achievement in a surprising way. The shock came in Las Vegas when he defeated by unanimous decision his next opponent, the Filipino Jerwin Ancajas, an experienced champion who had been successful in nine defenses of the super flyweight world title.
Nicknamed “El Pumita”, Martínez is already 31 years old, but only started his professional career five years ago after a good amateur career. The Argentine had already shown signs that he was a serious contender when he dispatched South African Athenkosi Dumezweni in round 11 in London in 2019.
Jerwin Ancajas
- Odds: +175
- Fights: 37
- Victories: 33
- Victories by KO: 22
- Defeats: 2
- Draws: 2
Jerwin Ancajas is a true warrior at super flyweight, where he reigned for six years since 2016 when he defeated Puerto Rican McJoe Arroyo in the Philippines, until February 2022 when he met his next opponent, Argentinian Fernando Martínez.
In the middle, nine successful defenders: Jose Alfredo Rodríguez, Teiru Kinoshita, Jamie Conlan, Israel González, Jonas Sultan, Alexandro Santiago, Ryuichi Funai, Miguel González and Jonathan Rodríguez. Pretty Boy’s rematch, as he is called, with Pumita Martínez promises to be an exciting one, considering the great fight they had a little more than seven months ago.
JefeBet Prediction
There is no doubt that the fight in Carson, California, will be as close as the one in Las Vegas a few months ago. Fernando Martínez is clearly in another status after that unexpected triumph, which was not a coincidence, but the result of impeccable work.
Although Jerwan Ancajas was left with a thorn in his side and will be out to try to regain what was his for several years, at JefeBet we believe that the Argentine fighter will win again on the scorecards.
Prediction: Fernando Martínez wins by points.
