Boxing: Magnesi lands in New York on Thursday 11th against Lagos

(ANSA) – ROME, NOV 03 – An Italian in America. Michael Magnesi, Ibo super featherweight world championship belt, lands in the US entering the front door. On 11 November, the undefeated ‘Lone Wolf’ will step into the ring for a match against Filipino Eugene ‘Rambo’ Lagos, who boasts a record of 16 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws. But what makes the difference, in the first overseas meeting of the Italian boxer, is undoubtedly the location: the fight will take place in New York, in the Paramount studios. A debut with stars and stripes which, in case of victory, will serve as a starter for the defense of the world title, a match that in the intentions of the fighter from Cave will be the real springboard on American soil.

“Pound for pound, we think Magnesi is the best boxer to come from Italy and now we have the opportunity to show him to US boxing fans”, the words of Lou Di Bella, the promoter who, together with Joe De Guardia, was the forerunner at the entry into the US circuit of the athlete assisted by the manager Davide Buccioni.

Magnesi won the Ibo world championship in November 2020 in Fondi. “Crossing fists in the United States is the classic golden opportunity – the Lazio boxer commented – I aim to confirm the unbeaten run, to defend the belt and climb the ranking even more. Only in this way will I be able to compete for another world title,” this time to be conquered on American soil “. (HANDLE).

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