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Boxing Match Preview: Jerwin Ancajas (36-4-2, 24 KOs) vs. Ruben Dario Casero (13-4-0, 5 KOs)

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Venue: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California
Broadcast: MarvNation via BXNG.com
Division: Super Bantamweight (122 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 8
Sanctioning Bodies: WBO (#5 Ancajas), IBF (#6 Ancajas), WBA (#8 Ancajas)

Tale of the Tape

FighterRecordKOsAgeHeightStanceRanking
Jerwin Ancajas36–4–224335′6″SouthpawWBO #5
Ruben Dario Casero13–4–05325′7″OrthodoxN/A

Fighter Profiles & Recent Form

Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas

Former IBF junior bantamweight champion (2016–2022)

Lost back-to-back fights to Kazuto Ioka and Naoya Inoue, prompting a move up to 122 lbs

Recent training camp included sparring with Manny Pacquiao, Mark Magsayo, and Eumir Marcial

Last fight: UD win over Jonathan Rodriguez (Feb 2025)

Ancajas is looking to reestablish himself in the super bantamweight division. With top-10 rankings across three sanctioning bodies, this bout is a strategic step toward a title shot.

Ruben Dario “Cachorro” Casero

Former WBC South American champion

Making his U.S. debut

Known for aggressive pressure and high-volume punching

Last fight: TKO win over Federico Penarrieta (May 2025)

Casero is a rugged, forward-moving fighter who thrives in exchanges. While untested at the world level, he’s confident in his ability to disrupt Ancajas’ rhythm.

Style Matchup: Technical Southpaw vs Pressure Fighter

Ancajas: Slick southpaw with excellent timing, body punching, and ring IQ. Prefers to fight at mid-range and counter off angles.

Casero: Orthodox brawler who pushes pace early and looks to overwhelm opponents with aggression.

Keys to Victory

For Ancajas:

Use lateral movement and jab to control distance

Counter Casero’s rushes with straight lefts and body shots

Avoid early firefights and pace himself over 8 rounds

For Casero:

Close the gap quickly and force Ancajas into exchanges

Target the body to slow Ancajas’ footwork

Make the fight messy and physical

Stakes & Career Implications

A win for Ancajas keeps him in line for a world title shot at 122 lbs, potentially against Naoya Inoue or Murodjon Akhmadaliev.

For Casero, an upset would catapult him into international relevance and open doors for future U.S. fights.

How to Watch

Platform: BXNG.com via MarvNation

Start Time: 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT

Main Event Ringwalks: ~10:30 PM ET

FIGHT ODDS

Jerwin Ancajas                  – 1200

Ruben Dario Casero        + 650

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025

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