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Filipino Mark Magsayo won the World Boxing Association (WBA) Inter-Continental super featherweight belt with a unanimous decision victory over Mexico’s Eduardo Ramirez on Saturday at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Magssayo won 99-90, 97-92 and 97-92 on the judges’ scorecards after a strong performance, and captured the regional crown in a back-up bout to Gervonta Davis vs. Frank Martin for the WBA lightweight title.
The 28-year-old Magsayo had a great fight, knocking Ramirez down once and winning most of the rounds despite facing a strong and insistent opponent in the form of the Mexican.
Magsayo now has a record of 26 wins, 2 losses and 17 knockouts, while Ramirez dropped to 28 wins, 2 losses, 3 draws and 13 knockouts.
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