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Boxing: Analysts anticipate breakthrough US performance from 'Magnifico' Magsayo

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div><script src="https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;version=v2.5" async="" type="text/javascript"></script></div><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/1606736539543984/photos/a.1736848093199494/2665484213669206/" data-width="auto"> </div><p>Undefeated featherweight boxer Mark Magsayo wants to impress when he returns to the boxing ring this weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.</p><p>It looks like a doable task for Magsayo as he will be fighting Houston&#x27;s Pablo Cruz, a boxer seemed to be tailor-fit for him.</p><p>&quot;This is a tailor-made fight for Magsayo. Based on the old fight clips of Cruz, he is one-dimensional, which Magsayo should capitalize,&quot; said fight analyst Nissi Icasiano.</p><p>&quot;Magnifico&quot; has been training in the US with famed boxing coach Freddie Roach since last year.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/22/21/boxing-magsayo-wants-to-impress-in-ring-return-to-get-title-shot">Boxing: Magsayo wants to impress in ring return to get title shot</a></li></ul><p>He made his US debut in October last year, hacking out a split decision against the durable Rigoberto Hermosillo of Mexico.</p><p>But Cruz will be an easier fight for Magsayo, who sports a more superior stoppage rate compared to the Mexican.</p><p>&quot;(Magsayo) is a volume puncher who knows to position himself in order to throw the best shots in a fight,&quot; said Icasiano.</p><p>Cruz totes a 21-3 record, with six KOs compared to Magsayo’s 21-0, with 14 KOs.</p><p>Veteran sports commentator Atty. Ed Tolentino agreed with Icasiano, citing that Magsayo is aching for a breakthrough performance in the US.</p><p>&quot;He should have no problem in his next fight against Houston&#x27;s Pablo Cruz. The guy has been fighting 8-rounders in his last two fights and is making his 10-round debut,&quot; said Tolentino.</p><p>&quot;Cruz has the punching power of an ant which will allow Magsayo to flaunt his full offensive. Magsayo should do well in this fight.&quot;</p><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFEB4FjjYd8?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Undefeated featherweight boxer Mark Magsayo wants to impress when he returns to the boxing ring this weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.</p>

Undefeated featherweight boxer Mark Magsayo wants to impress when he returns to the boxing ring this weekend at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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Boxing: Analysts anticipate breakthrough US performance from 'Magnifico' Magsayo

Dennis Gasgonia,

ABS-CBN News

Published Apr 07, 2021 09:45 PM PHT

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Nissi Icasiano

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