Mark Magsayo runs out of steam as the former Filipino champion falls to American Brandon Figueroa for his second straight defeat. FigueroaMagsayo
MANILA, Philippines – Mark Magsayo faded in the late rounds and yielded to Brandon Figueroa in their battle for the World Boxing Council interim featherweight title on Saturday, March 4 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
Seemingly running out of steam after a strong eighth round, when he unloaded an eight-punch combination that rocked the American, Magsayo was an open target for Figueroa, especially in the 10th when the Filipino got wobbled. Magsayo drew from his reserve tank in the 12th and last round, but there was not enough power left to put Figueroa down.
Further hobbled by 1-point deductions slapped on him by referee Thomas Taylor for excessive holding, Magsayo absorbed his second straight defeat via scores of 117-109, 117-109, and 118-108.to Rey Vargas in July last year, fell to 24-2 with 16 knockouts and may have to evaluate whether he will stay as a featherweight.
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