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My Take
What draws me to Mark Magsayo is the sheer audacity of a 169 cm fighter from a small town on Bohol Island climbing to the top of the featherweight division. Capturing the WBC title in 2022 placed him in a lineage haunted by Manny Pacquiao's shadow, which is both a gift and a burden. I admire that he carries the nickname Magnifico without flinching from the pressure. The featherweight ranks are brutal and his career has seen its swings, but there is a hungry, hometown grit about him that I find genuinely compelling. I would love to see him climb back to a belt.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mark Magsayo
- Name (Japanese)
- マーク・マグサヨ
- Reading
- まーく・まぐさよ
- Born
- May 25, 1995 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
- Origin
- Tagbilaran, Philippines
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- boxer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- WBC World Featherweight Champion
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mark Magsayo born?
Born May 25, 1995 (age 31).
Where is Mark Magsayo from?
Mark Magsayo is from Tagbilaran, Philippines.
What does Mark Magsayo do?
Mark Magsayo works as boxer.
How tall is Mark Magsayo?
Mark Magsayo is 169 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.