Magsayo Suffers Decision Loss To Cortes In Zuffa Bout

Mark Magsayo dropped a unanimous decision to Andres Cortes on Sunday in his second outing under the Zuffa Boxing banner.

The Filipino featherweight struggled to land his power punches as Cortes controlled distance and dictated the pace through twelve rounds. Magsayo, who signed with Zuffa earlier this year after leaving Premier Boxing Champions, failed to make the necessary adjustments against an opponent who effectively shut down his offense.

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Cortes Gameplan Stifles Magsayo Attack

ESPN reported that Cortes neutralized Magsayo's strengths throughout the fight, using movement and a disciplined jab to keep the former WBC champion at bay. The scorecards reflected a clear victory for Cortes, marking a setback for Magsayo in his bid to rebuild under new promotional guidance.

The loss comes as Magsayo attempts to reestablish himself as a featherweight contender following a turbulent stretch that included his departure from PBC and a narrow split-decision win in his Zuffa debut. No details on his next assignment have been announced.

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• ESPN Boxing — Mark Magsayo stumbles against Andres Cortes in second Zuffa outing