[Boxing] Figueroa vs Magsayo WBC Interim Featherweight Title (March 4)

[Baofeng]

Coming from Figueroa this has the making of a fight of the year

“I think me and Mark Magsayo will be another fight of the year candidate – a firefight. We’re both explosive fighters and powerful hitters, and I feel that it will be a very interesting night.

“I think the fans will be the winners because Magsayo doesn’t back down and I don’t back down. We’re going to give it all in the ring.”

https://www.ringnews24.com/2023/03/02/brandon-figueroa-and-mark-magsayo-fight-for-world-title-shot-on-saturday/

There's so much expectation for this fight because we all know in boxing style makes a fight and we have two fighters with the same style of boxing and that is moving forward and slugging it out, it all comes down to preparation and who wants it the most, only one day to go I hope both fighters makes the weight I'm sure they both will

Yes, this is possible, I mean I will agree that both are explosive fighters, Brandon as we have said, is a volume puncher and we know that such a power will really throw everything in a fight so it's either Magsayo responds with power as well, or just to counter in the whole fight, but he is not known to be that fighter. So there will be rounds that Brandon is taking the lead in the fight and then Magsayo coming back later for a huge surge in later rounds and will try to go for a knockout, so it's going to be war between this two.

[aioc]

Coming from Figueroa this has the making of a fight of the year

“I think me and Mark Magsayo will be another fight of the year candidate – a firefight. We’re both explosive fighters and powerful hitters, and I feel that it will be a very interesting night.

“I think the fans will be the winners because Magsayo doesn’t back down and I don’t back down. We’re going to give it all in the ring.”

https://www.ringnews24.com/2023/03/02/brandon-figueroa-and-mark-magsayo-fight-for-world-title-shot-on-saturday/

There's so much expectation for this fight because we all know in boxing style makes a fight and we have two fighters with the same style of boxing and that is moving forward and slugging it out, it all comes down to preparation and who wants it the most, only one day to go I hope both fighters makes the weight I'm sure they both will

Yes, this is possible, I mean I will agree that both are explosive fighters, Brandon as we have said, is a volume puncher and we know that such a power will really throw everything in a fight so it's either Magsayo responds with power as well, or just to counter in the whole fight, but he is not known to be that fighter. So there will be rounds that Brandon is taking the lead in the fight and then Magsayo coming back later for a huge surge in later rounds and will try to go for a knockout, so it's going to be war between this two.

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

[harizen]

So there will be rounds that Brandon is taking the lead in the fight and then Magsayo coming back later for a huge surge in later rounds and will try to go for a knockout, so it's going to be war between this two.

As Magsayo will deal again against a boxer that has height and reach advantage, probably what he will prioritize is to try to keep close to Figueroa as much as possible. In most cases, a boxer that is specialized as a volume puncher, especially with reach advantage can't do much if their opponent always found a way to get to them at a close distance. Aside from that, Magsayo does have a good reference on how to deal with those with a reach advantage when he fought Rey Vargas. Hopefully, that fight can serve as a reference on how to deal with Figueroa.

Well, strategy-wise, both boxers surely have it, and now depends on how they will apply those in the actual fight at the right time.

[goinmerry]

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

Figueroa, doing a debut in the 126 lbs is hungry for the title. On the other hand, Magsayo that previously holds the title which he lost to Vargas wants to take back the title again which he got in a tough way when he faced Gary Russell Jr.

Really expect a war as both boxers want the title and nothing else. To be able to achieve that title they need to win to face Rey Vargas. I want to see Magsayo win the fight so he will get a chance for a rematch against Rey Vargas. If he didn't beat Figueroa here, he's nothing compared to Vargas.

[Kemarit]

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

Figueroa, doing a debut in the 126 lbs is hungry for the title. On the other hand, Magsayo that previously holds the title which he lost to Vargas wants to take back the title again which he got in a tough way when he faced Gary Russell Jr.

Really expect a war as both boxers want the title and nothing else. To be able to achieve that title they need to win to face Rey Vargas. I want to see Magsayo win the fight so he will get a chance for a rematch against Rey Vargas. If he didn't beat Figueroa here, he's nothing compared to Vargas.

Yes, but it's more on Magsayo's side, the pressure on him is big at this fight, if he will lost here, gonna be back to back for him, same for Brandon but at least he can go back to 122 lbs if he wants to.

So it's war and there are news that Magsayo's camp says that someone is going to be knockout in this fight.

But they say it's not Mark, so they are looking for a huge win here by a knockout.

[Sanitough]

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

Figueroa, doing a debut in the 126 lbs is hungry for the title. On the other hand, Magsayo that previously holds the title which he lost to Vargas wants to take back the title again which he got in a tough way when he faced Gary Russell Jr.

Really expect a war as both boxers want the title and nothing else. To be able to achieve that title they need to win to face Rey Vargas. I want to see Magsayo win the fight so he will get a chance for a rematch against Rey Vargas. If he didn't beat Figueroa here, he's nothing compared to Vargas.

Yes, but it's more on Magsayo's side, the pressure on him is big at this fight, if he will lost here, gonna be back to back for him, same for Brandon but at least he can go back to 122 lbs if he wants to.

So it's war and there are news that Magsayo's camp says that someone is going to be knockout in this fight.

But they say it's not Mark, so they are looking for a huge win here by a knockout.

Obviously, it's not him because it's coming from his camp. Well, if that's the case, then we should expect him to be very aggressive and try to end this fight early. A knockout win would be a great comeback for him, as fans are slowly forgetting him. This is normal because he is not a champion anymore.

Magsayo hasn't shown the skills of a real champion. I don't know if he has already improved, but this is a good fight for us to determine if he has. He will be battling a good fighter who is also the favorite to win this fight.

[btc_angela]

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

Figueroa, doing a debut in the 126 lbs is hungry for the title. On the other hand, Magsayo that previously holds the title which he lost to Vargas wants to take back the title again which he got in a tough way when he faced Gary Russell Jr.

Really expect a war as both boxers want the title and nothing else. To be able to achieve that title they need to win to face Rey Vargas. I want to see Magsayo win the fight so he will get a chance for a rematch against Rey Vargas. If he didn't beat Figueroa here, he's nothing compared to Vargas.

Yes, but it's more on Magsayo's side, the pressure on him is big at this fight, if he will lost here, gonna be back to back for him, same for Brandon but at least he can go back to 122 lbs if he wants to.

So it's war and there are news that Magsayo's camp says that someone is going to be knockout in this fight.

But they say it's not Mark, so they are looking for a huge win here by a knockout.

It's probably the way they are hyping this fight and they like for Mark to really push to get a knockout. And they know that they are the underdog so they like to inspire Mark and to bring the best out of him.

And I guess we shouldn't be surprised if he pulled a knock out win, that's what he is known of, a heavy hitter at this division.

It's that he has problems early with the length of Vargas but eventually he caught him with a good shot to put him in the canvass but he wasn't able to overcome the score on 2 of the judges.

[bisdak40]

Yes, but it's more on Magsayo's side, the pressure on him is big at this fight, if he will lost here, gonna be back to back for him, same for Brandon but at least he can go back to 122 lbs if he wants to.

So it's war and there are news that Magsayo's camp says that someone is going to be knockout in this fight.

But they say it's not Mark, so they are looking for a huge win here by a knockout.

That remains to be seen lol but I think and I'm sure that this fight is going to be fireworks as both fighters love to go forward and won't back off a bit so a knockout/knockdown is probable.

BTW, below is the link to the press conference of this card, and looking at them, I could say both fighters are trimmed and ready for the fight in the weekend.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH8ZeU9tolg&ab_channel=FightHype.com

[carlisle1]

Yes it's going to be a war between them based on their style what I like between these two is there are no thrash talks involved, and they both have respect for each other I'm looking forward to their weigh-in and last Face off before fighting in the ring, I like Magsayo to win I read that he is the underdog but I bet against my cousin that Magsayo will win via stoppage, so I'm hoping to get an extra buck this weekend.

Figueroa, doing a debut in the 126 lbs is hungry for the title. On the other hand, Magsayo that previously holds the title which he lost to Vargas wants to take back the title again which he got in a tough way when he faced Gary Russell Jr.

Really expect a war as both boxers want the title and nothing else. To be able to achieve that title they need to win to face Rey Vargas. I want to see Magsayo win the fight so he will get a chance for a rematch against Rey Vargas. If he didn't beat Figueroa here, he's nothing compared to Vargas.

Expect that war in chasing the belt,

we all know that each fighter that been given this kind of opportunities will try everything to win the fight
they'll treat it as a last chance for the title chase.

Let see how both fighters will prepare and will execute all the strategies that they will plan ahead the fight, more on how they will push
their way here.

Hard to conclude as they are both power puncher who can throw solid combos that can KO their opponents.

[acroman08]

out of curiosity just checked the odds again on Stake.com and sportsbet.io and the odds haven't changed since febuary 20. both websites have the same odds for the match, Figueroa 1.36 - Magsayo 3.10.

anyway, do you guys know a website that will live stream this fight for free? I'd like to watch it live but don't want to spend money on PPV.

[coin-investor]

out of curiosity just checked the odds again on Stake.com and sportsbet.io and the odds haven't changed since febuary 20. both websites have the same odds for the match, Figueroa 1.36 - Magsayo 3.10.

anyway, do you guys know a website that will live stream this fight for free? I'd like to watch it live but don't want to spend money on PPV.

I'm always lucky to watch big fights on Facebook just use the search bar and type the name of the fighters then add the word live you will find a lot of live telecasts but they cover the fight from time to time, to avoid taking down, but since Magnayo is the one fighting you will see a lot of Filipinos live streaming it safely, the streamers ask for donations for the live stream I sometimes donate a small amount if I see the streamer is protecting the live stream from being taken down.

[Baofeng]

Magsayo though misses the weight limit the first time,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SNl7RCNuQ

Not a good sign, he will be given additional hours to make the weight and make the weight, but at this point he will be weight drain and maybe it's time for him to move up in weight already.

But to be fair, both didn't look good at all in the weigh-in, I mean seems that Brandon and Mark is draining themselves hard for this fight.

[AmoreJaz]

Magsayo though misses the weight limit the first time,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SNl7RCNuQ

Not a good sign, he will be given additional hours to make the weight and make the weight, but at this point he will be weight drain and maybe it's time for him to move up in weight already.

But to be fair, both didn't look good at all in the weigh-in, I mean seems that Brandon and Mark is draining themselves hard for this fight.

they should be prepared on this. so they know their respective weights come the weigh in event. let us see if he can attain the required weight or will their camp let this pass thru? because if Magsayo will be having hard time to achieve the weight, would be hard for him inside the ring if he feels he's drained not only physically but mentally as he goes thru the process of losing a lil bit more to get the weight.

[Baofeng]

Magsayo though misses the weight limit the first time,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9SNl7RCNuQ

Not a good sign, he will be given additional hours to make the weight and make the weight, but at this point he will be weight drain and maybe it's time for him to move up in weight already.

But to be fair, both didn't look good at all in the weigh-in, I mean seems that Brandon and Mark is draining themselves hard for this fight.

they should be prepared on this. so they know their respective weights come the weigh in event. let us see if he can attain the required weight or will their camp let this pass thru? because if Magsayo will be having hard time to achieve the weight, would be hard for him inside the ring if he feels he's drained not only physically but mentally as he goes thru the process of losing a lil bit more to get the weight.

He already made the weight on the second attempt, but as you have said, it doesn't look professional on the camp of Magsayo not making the weight it first time. Although it's just 0.8 lbs over and not that huge, and so he easily make it with some minutes left on the timer.

So know that everything is set, again as I have said, they didn't look good, but they can go back and rehydrate themselves back. A few pounds maybe, and let's see how much they are going to gain in the actual fight night.

[Dave1]

I think it's just normal though for this boxers to look skinny and thin and dehydrated because of the weight class that they are in?

And of course, they have 24 hours to get back all the weight, (all fluid) and be ready for tomorrow's night fight. Maybe gain 5 lbs or more, eat healthy foods to gain the muscle and then go all in for this very important fight for this two fighters.

[coin-investor]

I think it's just normal though for this boxers to look skinny and thin and dehydrated because of the weight class that they are in?

And of course, they have 24 hours to get back all the weight, (all fluid) and be ready for tomorrow's night fight. Maybe gain 5 lbs or more, eat healthy foods to gain the muscle and then go all in for this very important fight for these two fighters.

The conditioning coach and their nutritionist will play a very important role to get back in shape looking at the two fighters at the weigh-in both are drained as if no fats are stored in their skinny bodies the weigh-in is one of the hardest parts in the preparation for the fight, if you're going to miss the weight it should be within reach of the targeted weight because you cannot take out more weights at a limited period of time, I'm glad Magsayo hit the weight so we have a match and this is going to be very excited.

[Kemarit]

I think it's just normal though for this boxers to look skinny and thin and dehydrated because of the weight class that they are in?

And of course, they have 24 hours to get back all the weight, (all fluid) and be ready for tomorrow's night fight. Maybe gain 5 lbs or more, eat healthy foods to gain the muscle and then go all in for this very important fight for these two fighters.

The conditioning coach and their nutritionist will play a very important role to get back in shape looking at the two fighters at the weigh-in both are drained as if no fats are stored in their skinny bodies the weigh-in is one of the hardest parts in the preparation for the fight, if you're going to miss the weight it should be within reach of the targeted weight because you cannot take out more weights at a limited period of time, I'm glad Magsayo hit the weight so we have a match and this is going to be very excited.

That is true, they can do all the hard work and training, but if they don't know how to control their weight then everything will be put out of the window. Just like what happen to John Riel Casimero, he can't make the desired 118 lbs, he become sick and still in his next fight it's hard for his body to squeeze on that weight.

For Magsayo though, yes, it's just less than a lbs so he can just sweat it out, no problem. But if it 1 lbs or more, it might be very difficult and it might take a tool on him if he lost minerals and vitamins on that stretch.

[Oasisman]

I think it's just normal though for this boxers to look skinny and thin and dehydrated because of the weight class that they are in?

And of course, they have 24 hours to get back all the weight, (all fluid) and be ready for tomorrow's night fight. Maybe gain 5 lbs or more, eat healthy foods to gain the muscle and then go all in for this very important fight for this two fighters.

I guess recovery is the best thing to happen for a boxer after draining their body to qualify for the weigh in. Get enough rest and get a good food before the fight, their body is gonna have a great energy in the next day.
I'm always curious about the fighter's lifestyle, coz they're punishing their body excessively and avoid unhealthy but delicious foods as a preparation for an upcoming fight. Maybe after the fight, some fighters will get a little bit out of shape, but still manage to get back again when they get another schedule. That's something I admire about their self discipline.

[bisdak40]

That is true, they can do all the hard work and training, but if they don't know how to control their weight then everything will be put out of the window. Just like what happen to John Riel Casimero, he can't make the desired 118 lbs, he become sick and still in his next fight it's hard for his body to squeeze on that weight.

For Magsayo though, yes, it's just less than a lbs so he can just sweat it out, no problem. But if it 1 lbs or more, it might be very difficult and it might take a tool on him if he lost minerals and vitamins on that stretch.

Be it less than a pound or more but the essence here is that he doesn't get his goal to be on weight when the weigh-in comes. Some said that being overweight and drained later could have an effect on his strength which I think is the only advantage he had in this fight so if that happens then Mark Magsayo is bound to lose, not a good start for him.

This is a sign that Mark should go up in weight if ever he could overcome this hurdle.

[robelneo]

I think it's just normal though for this boxers to look skinny and thin and dehydrated because of the weight class that they are in?

And of course, they have 24 hours to get back all the weight, (all fluid) and be ready for tomorrow's night fight. Maybe gain 5 lbs or more, eat healthy foods to gain the muscle and then go all in for this very important fight for this two fighters.

I guess recovery is the best thing to happen for a boxer after draining their body to qualify for the weigh in. Get enough rest and get a good food before the fight, their body is gonna have a great energy in the next day.
I'm always curious about the fighter's lifestyle, coz they're punishing their body excessively and avoid unhealthy but delicious foods as a preparation for an upcoming fight. Maybe after the fight, some fighters will get a little bit out of shape, but still manage to get back again when they get another schedule. That's something I admire about their self discipline.

Boxing is one of the difficult sports because you have to deal with the weight, that is why those who are not active for a long time need more time to fully conditioned their body, top calibers boxers hire body conditioning and nutritionist to keep the mind and body in almost perfect condition before and after the fight, the corners and the conditioning team are very important for a boxer's success because boxing is a multi-million dollar profession they need to hire these people for peak performance.