Jerwin Ancajas calls Zuffa Boxing debut 'an honor' ahead of return

Jerwin Ancajas says signing with Zuffa Boxing marks a career milestone as the former flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super flyweight world champion prepares for his promotional debut under the UFC-backed banner.

“It means a great deal for me to be here at Zuffa Boxing. Because I know that it's a bunch of great fighters that are picked to be a part of it. It's an honor for me to be chosen.”

— Jerwin Ancajas, via UFC

What Jerwin Ancajas said

Ancajas joins Zuffa Boxing after a run at 115lbs that included multiple world title defences. The Filipino southpaw moves into a stable that pairs UFC resources with a selective fighter roster, positioning him for a fresh chapter in the flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super flyweight division.

What it moves

Ancajas told UFC that the promotion's reputation for signing elite fighters made the opportunity meaningful. Zuffa Boxing has yet to announce his opponent or date, but the Filipino's arrival adds another former champion to its growing stable.

Source: ufc.com. Full Jerwin Ancajas fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.