Mark Magsayo's defense vs Rey Vargas set for July 9 | Inquirer Sports

Mark Magsayo’s defense vs Rey Vargas set for July 9

/ 09:35 PM April 27, 2022

Mark Magsayo vs Rey Vargas. PBC

Mark Magsayo vs Rey Vargas. PBC

MANILA, Philippines — Mark Magsayo is set to defend his World Box Council (WBC) World featherweight title against unbeaten Mexican Rey Vargas on July 9 at Alamodome in Texas.

Premier Boxing Champion announced the pre-sale tickets for Magsayo’s first title defense against Vargas in a clash of two unbeaten boxers.

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The 26-year-old Filipino boxer earned his world title after outlasting Gary Russell Jr. via majority decision on January 22 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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Magsayo holds a 24-0 record with 16 knockouts.

Vargas, a former WBC super bantamweight champion, is unbeaten in 35 matches with 22 knockouts.

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