Former Filipino boxing champion Mark Magsayo tries to prove he deserves another crack at the world crown even after needing two extra hours to shed the excess weight.
MANILA, Philippines – Mark Magsayo needed a second trip to the scales to make his World Boxing Council interim featherweight title fight against American Brandon Figueroa official. Now, the Filipino power hitter must prove he deserves another crack at the world crown.
Oddsmakers have installed Figueroa, a former WBC and World Boxing Association super bantamweight champion, as a -270 favorite over Magsayo, who was listed as +215 underdog. This means a $270 bet on Figueroa would win just $100 while a $100 wager on Magsayo will earn $215 if he prevails. Magsayo said he has build up his stamina under the guidance of new mentor Marvin Somodio and intends to throw more jabs and combinations to affect Figueroa’s come-forward style.
“I have all the abilities. Everyone knows that I love to fight. I want to dominate my opponent, break them down and get them out of there. I train really hard to go in there and do what I do best.
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