Magsayo Aims for Super Featherweight Title on Pacquiao-Barrios Undercard
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo is set to fight Mexican Jorge Mata Cuellar for the vacant WBC continental American super featherweight title in the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19. Magsayo, who credits Pacquiao as his inspiration for entering boxing, views this fight as a crucial step towards his goal of becoming a world champion in the super featherweight division.
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Mark Magsayo will fight Jorge Mata Cuellar in a 10-round match for the WBC continental American super featherweight title.
The fight is scheduled as part of the undercard for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19.
Magsayo sees this fight as a stepping stone towards his goal of becoming a world champion in the super featherweight division.
Magsayo has previously fought on a Pacquiao undercard, knocking out Julio Ceja in 2021, and has a record of 27-2 with 18 knockouts.
Magsayo credits Manny Pacquiao and Sean Gibbons for their support and guidance in his career.
