Mark Magsayo
Acting
Biography
Jessel Mark Araula Magsayo is a Filipino professional boxer who has held the WBC featherweight title since January 2022. As of March 2022, Magsayo is ranked as the second best featherweight in the world by The Ring and the third best by the TBRB and BoxRec.
Born: June 22, 1995
Place of Birth: Tagbilaran City, Philippines
Known For
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás
Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugás: World Welterweight Championship
Brandon Figueroa vs. Mark Magsayo
In a matchup of all-action, high-powered former world champions, hard-hitting star Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa will meet Filipino sensation Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo for the vacant Interim WBC Featherweight Title.
Gary Russell Jr. vs. Mark Magsayo
Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defends his title against top contender Mark Magsayo in an exciting main event between two of the world’s best 126-pounders. The Maryland native Russell has been champion since 2015, successfully defending his belt on five occasions. The Filipino sensation Magsayo scored a career-best victory over former champ Julio Ceja in August to earn his first shot at championship gold. Plus, a rematch between 140-pound contenders Subriel Matias and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event. Live on Showtime.
Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas
Newly minted Filipino featherweight world champion Mark Magsayo makes the first defense of his title against Mexico’s unbeaten former world champion Rey Vargas. Magsayo is coming off an upset victory over long-reigning world champion Gary Russell Jr. The main event clash features two of today’s best boxers from the boxing rich nations of Philippines and Mexico. Plus, former 122-pound world champ Brandon Figueroa makes his ring return against Carlos Castro from the Alamodome in San Antonio. Live on SHOWTIME.
Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin
Undefeated champion Tank Davis takes on unbeaten contender Frank Martin in a WBA Lightweight World Championship bout and David Benavídez makes his 175-pound debut vs. Oleksandr Gvozdyk for the Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Title. Plus, two more championship fights open the show as Gary Antuanne Russell battles Alberto Puello and Carlos Adames faces Terrell Gausha.
Fernando Vargas Jr. vs. Jesus Gonzalez
MarvNation presents a night of action in California, headlined by the middleweight contest between, Fernando Vargas Jr. (15-0) and Jesus 'Lobito' Gonzalez (7-2-1).
Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios
Hall of Fame boxing legend Manny Pacquiao and Welterweight World Champ Mario Barrios square off in a can’t-miss showdown. Plus, Super Welterweight World Champ Sebastian Fundora and Australian superstar Tim Tszyu meet in a rematch, Pitbull Cruz and Angel Fierro meet for the second time after their action-packed clash and Brandon Figueroa battles Joet Gonzalez.