Stunning Performances by Quijano and Marcial in the Preliminary Fights of Pacquiao-Barrios Match-up
In the world of boxing, the name Mark Magsayo continues to make waves. The Cebuano boxer, who was once under the tutelage of ALA Promotions, has steadily progressed in his career, moving from featherweight to super featherweight (junior lightweight) while maintaining strong title contention and capturing regional belts.
Magsayo's journey to the top began in 2021 when he became the WBC featherweight champion after defeating Gary Russell Jr. Since then, he has shown resilience and continued excellence in the ring. After losing his WBC featherweight title in his first defense against Rey Vargas and again to Brandon Figueroa, Magsayo has won four straight fights, including the victory over Jorge Mata in a super featherweight bout on Manny Pacquiao's comeback undercard in Las Vegas. This win improved his record to 28 wins and 2 losses with 18 knockouts.
The fight against Mata saw Magsayo claim the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title, keeping him in strong contention for another world title shot. His fighting style has improved significantly, with a more varied arsenal, since his ALA days.
Meanwhile, another Filipino boxer, Eumir Marcial, also made headlines recently. Marcial, who competes in the welterweight division and stands nearly 6 feet tall, won against American Bernard Joseph via stoppage in the same undercard as Magsayo. Marcial, a Tokyo Olympics Bronze medalist, is known for his action-packed fighting style, despite his Pinoy heritage.
In a separate event, Shane Mosley, known as "Sugar Shane", faced Matty Floyd in an exhibition match. At 53 years old, Mosley was outworked by the younger Floyd. The fight was not an official pro boxing event. Mosley, who has shown signs of losing agility in recent fights, lost via unanimous decision.
As we move forward in 2025, the boxing world continues to be captivated by the performances of boxers such as Magsayo, Tyson, Pacquiao, and Mosley. Dr. Nanette T. Antonio, a dear friend, recently celebrated her birthday, adding a touch of celebration to the sporting scene.
Magsayo's career trajectory indicates that a world title opportunity at super featherweight is expected to come next, following his continued winning streak and championship-level performances. His current focus is on ascending back to a world title, now at the junior lightweight level, having already captured and defended the featherweight belt previously.
With his impressive record and determination, Magsayo is undoubtedly a boxer to watch in the coming years. His journey from featherweight world champion to super featherweight contender positions him strongly for future world title bouts.
Magsayo, a boxer hailing from Cebu, has been making waves in the boxing world, particularly in the sports of super featherweight. After his win over Jorge Mata, he clinched the WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title.
Magsayo's victorious journey continues, with a focus on ascending back to a world title, this time at the junior lightweight level, building on his previous featherweight championship.
