Mark Magsayo defeated Gary Russell Jr. by decision, winning the World Boxing Council featherweight title, at the Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City.
Magsayo who is trained by Freddie Roach, put Filipino boxing on a high note with this great victory.
Manny Pacquiao, who is now fully dedicated to politics, was attentive to the fight and sent a congratulatory message to his young compatriot.
“Congratulations Mark Magsayo on your first world championship. Thank you for honoring our country by becoming the newest Filipino boxing world champion. Welcome to the club,” Pacquiao wrote on his Twitter account.
With an undefeated record of 24 wins, Magsayo proved to be stellar in his division and hopes to fight attractive rivals, namely Mexicans Emanuel Navarrete and Leo Santa Cruz.
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