East and West Best- Magsayo vs. Vargas

World Boxing Council Featherweight Champion Mark Magsayo will take on former world champion Rey Vargas in a battle of the undefeated that headlines the action live on SHOWTIME on Saturday, July 9 from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

A few years ago, the duels Mexico vs. Philippines created a legacy rivalry. Manny Pacquiao’s fights against Mexicans Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales and Juan Manuel Márquez went down in boxing history. Now years later, that rivalry tradition reignites

On the same card, former world champion Brandon Figueroa returns to the ring to face Carlos Castro in a WBC elimination match; also undefeated lightweight Frank Martin faces Ricardo Nunez and Rashidi Ellis faces Alberto Palmetta.

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now and are available through Ticketmaster.com. The fight between Martín and Núñez is promoted in association with Man Down Promotions.