Russell vs. Magsayo

Saturday, January 22, 2022 9p

Featherweight World Champion Gary Russell Jr. defends his title against top contender Mark Magsayo in an exciting main event between two of the world’s best 126-pounders. The Maryland native Russell has been champion since 2015, successfully defending his belt on five occasions. The Filipino sensation Magsayo scored a career-best victory over former champ Julio Ceja in August to earn his first shot at championship gold. Plus, a rematch between 140-pound contenders Subriel Matias and Petros Ananyan in the co-main event. Live on Showtime.

3 Fights

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  • Gary
    Russell Jr.
    31-1-0
    loss
    vs
    Mark
    Magsayo
    23-0-0
    win
    33
    Age
    26
    Washington, District of Columbia
    Origin
    Rizal, Metro Manila, Philippines
    5' 5"
    Height
    5' 6"
    64"
    Reach
    68"
  • Subriel
    Matias
    17-1-0
    win
    vs
    Petros
    Ananyan
    16-2-2
    loss
    29
    Age
    33
    Fajardo, Puerto Rico
    Origin
    Abovyan, Armenia
    5' 8"
    Height
    5' 8½"
    71½"
    Reach
    66½"
  • Tugstsogt
    Nyambayar
    120-2-0
    draw
    vs
    Sakaria
    Lukas
    25-1-0
    draw
    29
    Age
    37
    Mongolia
    Origin
    Windhoek, Namibia
    5' 8"
    Height
    5' 6"
    66"
    Reach
    69"
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Gary Russell Jr. vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar: Recap

Recap (1:32)

Gary Russell Jr. vs. Tugstsogt Nyambayar: Recap

Russell Jr. TKOs Escandon

Extra (1:30)

Russell Jr. TKOs Escandon

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