Boxing Match Preview: Mark Magsayo (27-2-0, 18 KOs) vs. Jorge Mata Cuellar (21-2-2, 13 KOs)

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Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Division: Super Featherweight (130 lbs)
Title at Stake: Vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight Title
Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video PPV (Prelims begin 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT)

Tale of the Tape

AttributeMark MagsayoJorge Mata Cuellar
Record27-2-0 (18 KOs)21-2-2 (13 KOs)
Age3024
Height5′6½″ (169 cm)5′9½″ (176 cm)
Reach67½″ (171 cm)70½″ (179 cm)
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
KO Percentage66.7%61.9%
RankingsWBC #2, WBO #3WBO #9

Magsayo enters as the more experienced and higher-ranked fighter, while Cuellar brings youth, reach, and a five-fight win streak into his U.S. debut.

Recent Form & Momentum

Mark Magsayo

Win vs. Bryan Mercado (TKO 2)

Win vs. Eduardo Ramirez (UD 12)

Loss vs. Brandon Figueroa (UD 12)

Loss vs. Rey Vargas (SD 12)

Win vs. Gary Russell Jr. (MD 12)

Jorge Mata Cuellar

Win vs. Diego Andrade Chavez (UD)

Win vs. Luis Guzman (KO)

Win vs. Carlos Lopez (UD)

Win vs. Jose Rivas (TKO)

Win vs. Miguel Martinez (UD)

Magsayo has rebounded from back-to-back losses with two strong wins, while Cuellar has quietly built momentum in Mexico.

Style Breakdown

Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo

Explosive hand speed and sharp counters

Strong left hook and body attack

Experience against elite competition

Vulnerable to pressure and volume punchers

Jorge Mata Cuellar

Aggressive, come-forward style

Solid jab and combination punching

Durable and confident under fire

First fight outside Mexico—unknown under bright lights

Expect Magsayo to use movement and angles early, while Cuellar will look to press and test the Filipino’s defense.

How to Watch

Ringwalk Time: Approx. 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT

Platform: Amazon Prime Video PPV

Price: $79.95 (U.S.)

This bout has the makings of a classic Mexico vs. Philippines firefight. Magsayo’s sharper technique and big-fight experience should carry him through, but Cuellar’s pressure and hunger could make it a gritty affair.

FIGHT ODDS

Mark Magsayo                  – 600

Jorge Mata Cuellar          + 400

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025

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