Mark Magsayo stepped closer towards another world title shot after beating Jorge Mata in one of the undercards for Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios.
Mark Magsayo kept the Philippine flag flying high, outlasting Jorge Mata via unanimous decision to claim the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title on Sunday (PH time) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Magsayo was sharp and impressive in the 10-round bout, earning the judges’ nod to secure his fourth consecutive victory.
The former world champion improved to 28-2 with 18 knockouts, earning a huge step towards another major title shot.
His win followed Eumir Marcial’s third-round knockout earlier in the night, making it a perfect 2-0 showing for the Filipino boxers on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios headliner.
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