Magsayo captures WBC featherweight crown

By Niel Victor C. Masoy

Jan 24, 2022 12:16 am

Updated at 12:16 am

FILIPINO boxer Mark 'Magnifico' Magsayo defeated defending champion American Gary Russell Jr. via majority decision to become the new World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight titlist.

THE ‘MAGNIFICENT’ Mark Magsayo (right) fights Gary Russell Jr. (left) for the WBC world featherweight championship at the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, in Atlantic City, United States. AFP PHOTO

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