MARK Magsayo's reign as World Boxing Council (WBC) featherweight (126 pounds) champion lasted about as long as it takes to turn off the lights in the room and jump straight to bed.

In January 2022, Magsayo scored an upset, 12-round decision win over American Gary Russell Jr. to win the WBC featherweight crown. However, barely six months later, in July 2022, Magsayo yielded the crown to lanky Mexican challenger Rey Vargas on points.

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