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Pinoy Ancajas, Pinoy-trained Tso win opening fights in Macau

Rex Tso walks into the ring with Filipino trainer Aljoe Jaro. (Top Rank Promotions)

Jerwin Ancajas of the Philippines and Rex Tso of Hong Kong opened Clash in Cotai 2 with a pair of handsome victories to set the table prior to the main card.

Ancajas, representing Manny Pacquiao’s MP Promotions, knocked out Tanzanian Fadhili Majiha at the 1:48 mark of the third round. Trained by Nonoy Neri, one of Pacquiao’s assistants, Ancajas has developed his punching power as of late.

After suffering his first defeat at the hands of Mark Anthony Genraldo back in 2012, Ancajas has now stopped his last nine opponents.

The Filipino super flyweight stalked his Tanzanian foe early, landing right hooks and straights in the first two rounds.

In round three, Ancajas faked Majiha with a jab step before nailing him with a picture perfect one-two that floored him. Mahija stayed on his back for a complete 10-count to hand Ancajas his second victory at the Cotai Arena.

Ancajas raised his record to 22 wins (14 knockouts) with a loss and a draw.

Tso got the night’s second victory with via unanimous decision over Indonesia’s Espinos Sabu. The judges scored the fight 79-73, 78-74, 78-74 for fighter from Hong Kong.

Tso, who is trained by Filipino Aljoe Jaro, remained undefeated with 15 wins, nine coming via knockout, while Sabu drops to 11 wins against three losses and a draw.