Gary Russell Jr. vs Mark Magsayo – End of an era in Atlantic City On January 22, 2022, at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Mark "Magnifico" Magsayo (24-0, 16 KOs) ended Gary Russell Jr.'s (31-2, 18 KOs) nearly seven-year reign as WBC Featherweight Champion with a majority decision victory. Despite Russell sustaining a right shoulder injury in the fourth round, he continued the fight using primarily his left hand. Magsayo capitalized on this, maintaining pressure and outlanding Russell to secure the win. 🏆 Title on the line: WBC Featherweight World Title 📜 Judges' scorecards: 115–113 Magsayo 115–113 Magsayo 114–114 Draw 📅 Date: January 22, 2022 📍 Venue: Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA 👨‍⚖️ Referee: Not specified Footage and rights provided by WSC Sports - tinyurl.com/CombatWisdom

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