There’s quite a buzz in the boxing community as news emerges that the WBC has called for a showdown between top contenders in the super featherweight division: Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez and Mark Magsayo. This final eliminator promises to be a thrilling match-up.
Magsayo, with an impressive record of 27 wins, 2 losses, and 18 knockouts, has his promoter, Sean Gibbons, indicating that talks are in progress to have the fight happen in the U.S. this June. After suffering back-to-back losses to Rey Vargas and Brandon Figueroa, he’s been on a comeback trail, securing three straight victories against Eduardo Ramirez and two other challengers.
On the other side of the ring, Hernandez boasts an impressive track record as well, sitting at 37 wins and 2 losses, with 32 of those wins by knockout. Despite a close and commendable fight against O’Shaquie Foster, which he could potentially revisit if victorious, some bumps in his journey remain. Last year’s bout with Thomas Mattice highlighted some struggles when a clash of heads led to a judge’s decision that halted his momentum.
From a stylistic standpoint, fans have every reason to be excited about this potential clash. Both fighters are known for their aggressive exchanges and a noticeable difference in their offensive and defensive tactics. Here’s hoping everything falls into place for this bout to become a reality.
