Russell-Magsayo is official for January 22 in Atlantic City

WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell Jr. (31-1, 18 KOs) fight on January 22nd at Showtime in Atlantic City against Mark Magsayo (23-0, 16 KOs) was officially confirmed. For Russell, this will be his return to the ring after a nearly two-year layoff.

The last time the American fought in February last year, beating Tugtsogt Nyambayar on points. In the spring, there was talk about his fight with Ray Vargas, but in the end, the parties did not manage to agree.

This will be Magsayo's first title fight of his career. The Filipino will perform for the sixth time in front of the American audience. During the same evening, viewers will see in action, among others, Evan Holyfield (8-0, 6 KOs) and LeShawn Rodriguez (12-0, 9 KOs).