Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.
The full card begins at 6:00 PM ET (prelims), with the main card airing live on Paramount+ at 9:00 PM ET. Co-main event ring walks are expected around 9:10–9:50 PM ET (depending on undercard pace).
Fighter Matchup and Styles
Mark Magsayo (“Magnifico”, Philippines, orthodox, age 30, fighting out of Las Vegas) is the former WBC featherweight world champion and a proven power puncher with elite hand speed and explosive combinations. He is making his official lightweight debut after years of campaigning at 126–130 lbs.
Feargal McCrory (“The Fearless”, Ireland, southpaw, age 33, fighting out of Coalisland) is a durable, high-pressure veteran with solid reach and inside game. He brings toughness, volume, and a granite chin but is coming in as the clear step-up opponent.
This is a power/punching vs. southpaw pressure/durability clash with title-contender implications for the winner. No prior head-to-head. Magsayo has home-crowd support in Las Vegas on a high-profile Zuffa card, while McCrory travels as the heavy underdog looking for a massive upset.
Recent Form
Mark Magsayo (28-2, 18 KOs, 4-fight win streak):
July 19, 2025: UD 10 vs. Jorge Mata (MGM Grand, Las Vegas – retained regional title momentum).
June 15, 2024: UD 10 vs. Eduardo Ramirez (MGM Grand – won WBA Intercontinental super featherweight title).
Strong finishing rate historically; only losses came in world-title shots (Figueroa 2023, Vargas 2022). Has been inactive for over eight months but enters fresh after a full camp.
Feargal McCrory (17-1, 9 KOs, 1-fight win streak):
March 16, 2025: TKO 8 vs. Keenan Carbajal (The Theater at Madison Square Garden – high-level regional win).
June 28, 2024: TKO loss vs. Lamont Roach (Entertainment & Sports Arena, Washington – world-title level setback). McCrory has shown resilience and late-fight heart but carries one stoppage loss against elite competition.
Fight History Summary
Magsayo (pro since 2013) has 30+ bouts of high-level experience, including a world-title reign and multiple title eliminators, with 18 knockouts showcasing his finishing power. McCrory (pro since 2015) has built a strong record through European and U.S. circuits, claiming regional belts but falling short in his biggest test against Roach. This marks Magsayo’s first fight at 135 lbs and a significant step-up in visibility for McCrory on the Zuffa platform.
Injury Report
No reported injuries for either fighter as of April 3, 2026. Both have completed full training camps with no public setbacks, weigh-in issues, or medical concerns noted in fight-week media or promotional updates. Magsayo has emphasized feeling “the best I’ve ever felt” after the move to lightweight, and McCrory has been cleared and active in final preparations.
FIGHT ODDS
Mark Magsayo – 3300
Feargal McCrory + 1200
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026
