Mark Magsayo is a 29-year-old Filipino professional boxer, born and raised in Tagbilaran City, in the Bohol Province of the country. He developed an interest in boxing and started at the age of 8, won 4 amateur titles, and turned pro when he was 18. A few months before his 27th birthday, he won his first world title by defeating Gary Russell Jr. to become the WBC featherweight champion.
Outside the ring, Magsayo is married to Frances Arbie Magsayo, a tattoo artist, and his personal manager, and together, they have a son named Kyle D. Magsayo. In addition, he has an estimated net worth of $5 million, earned from his career and endorsements.
Here is what we have compiled about the Filipino who is tipped as the next Manny Pacquaio by his trainer Freddie Roach.
Mark Magsayo’s Biography
Mark Magsayo was born Jessel Mark Araula Magsayo on June 22, 1995, in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Phillippine, and he is currently 29 years old. He grew up in a family that is not well to do financially, and they survive by earning less than $10 a day from a bakery job.
In 2003 when he was about 8 years old, he started boxing after watching a Manny Pacquiao and Marco Antonio Barrera fight. So, he started making $3 per bout as an amateur boxer to help supplement what his family makes.
Subsequently, he won the amateur boxing championship 4 different times, and by the time his amateur career closed, Magsayo had fought in about 200 bouts.
Magsayo’s Professional Boxing Career Began At 18
As his amateur career closed, he went pro at the age of 18 in 2013 and made his debut in a fight against Melton Sandal, which he won by a first-round knockout. Over the next two years, the Filipino maintained a winning streak of 10-0 and defeated Rafael Reyes to win the vacant IBF Youth featherweight title.
4 months before his 21st birthday in 2016, he won the Vacant WBO Youth featherweight title after facing Eduardo Montoya and winning the fight by unanimous decision. He went on to defend the title successfully against Chris Avalos in April 2016, Ramiro Robles in September 2016, Daniel Diaz in July 2017, and Shota Hayashi in November 2017.
Magsayo took a break from boxing for more than a year and returned to the ring in April 2019. Upon his return, he faced Erick Deztroyer and won the bout via a fourth-round knockout. Months later, he challenged Panya Uthok for the WBC-ABC featherweight title and won the bout via unanimous decision.
Going forward, the Filipino boxer won his first world championship, the WBC featherweight title in January 2022, which was 5 months before his 27th birthday. He defeated Gary Russell Jr. who was defending the title via a majority decision by the judges. It was a dream come true for him; from a passionate child, to an amateur who won several of his fights, and finally a world champion.
He lost the title to Rey Vargas in July 2022.
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Who Is Mark Magsayo’s Wife?
Mark Magsayo’s wife is Frances Arbie Magsayo. She is a tattoo artist and also the personal manager of her husband. Even though information about her is sketchy, much of what is known about her revolves around her husband’s career.
As Magsayo’s licensed manager, she handles everything outside the ring, leaving him to face business inside the ring. She revealed that the journey had been rough through the years, noting that they almost gave up and almost split. However, she said she believed and know that he can become a champion. Well, her dreams for her husband are beginning to come to pass, starting in 2022 when he won the WBC featherweight title as mentioned.
Moving further, Mark Magsayo and Frances Arbie Magsayo got married sometime in 2015 after dating for some time. They have a son named Kyle D. Magsayo.
How Mark Magsayo Made His Money
As indicated, the net worth of Mark Magsayo is currently evaluated at $5 million. He started making the money after turning pro 12 years ago. Additionally, he has earned money from his fights as bouts come with ‘a purse’ or ‘pay per view’ that two opponents earn from at the end of a fight. For instance, he received $175,000 and $350,000 from his fight with Gary Russell Jr. in 2022 from the purse and pay-per-view for the fight, respectively.
Outside what he makes from boxing, the Filipino boxer also earns from endorsements.
Quick Facts About Mark Magsayo
- As a child, Magsayo sold ice cream in the street of Tagbilaran City in Bohol Province to help cater to the needs of his family
- He lost his mother at a young age, and consequently dedicate all his victories to her for always supporting him while she was alive
- His biggest inspiration is Manny Pacquiao whose fight with Marco Antonio Barrera motivated him to pick up boxing at the age of 8
- The Filipino boxer stands at a height of 5 feet 6+1⁄2 inches (1.69m)
- He was ranked as the second-best featherweight boxer in the world by The Ring, and third-best by the TBRB and BoxRec
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