Magsayo On Zuffa Boxing Platform For Title Return

Mark Magsayo believes his new promotional home will deliver the championship opportunity that eluded him for years.

The former featherweight titleholder told ESPN that Zuffa Boxing provides the platform he needs to chase another world title after a prolonged period of stalled momentum and promotional limbo. Magsayo, who lost his WBC belt in 2022, struggled to secure meaningful fights during his time with rival outfits.

Zuffa Boxing Partnership Marks Fresh Start

According to the ESPN report, Magsayo sees the UFC-backed promotion as a reset after years of frustration. The Filipino fighter reportedly views the move as a chance to rebuild credibility against quality opposition rather than remain stuck in matchmaking purgatory.

Magsayo won the featherweight strap by outpointing Gary Russell Jr. in 2022 but dropped it six months later to Rey Vargas. Since that defeat, securing top-tier assignments proved difficult under his previous promotional setup.

Zuffa Boxing, which launched its first card in April under UFC parent company Endeavor, is expected to announce Magsayo's debut date in the coming weeks.

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• ESPN Boxing — Mark Magsayo takes road less traveled towards another world title