Philippines-born, and now Valencia, California-residing Magsayo had been at 126 for a decade and it was clear the new weight brought new energy and power with it.
The battle of unbeatens was a fast-paced affair throughout, with both men holding momentum at different moments but never giving in to their determined opponent
With 5 successful title defenses in the bank, Russell Jr. has reason to be confident. However, in a recent interview, he made it clear he isn’t looking past the undefeated Magsayo.