Fighting since he was 8, Magsayo made his pro debut in 2013. A WBO International featherweight champion, Magsayo won the WBC-ABC featherweight title in 2019 against Panya Uthok. In January, he beat Gary Russell Jr. for the WBC featherweight title. The Magsayo win ended Russell’s seven-fight win streak.

A seven-time National Champion, Vargas made his pro debut in 2010. A WBC Youth Silver super-bantamweight champion, Vargas won the WBC super-bantamweight title in 2017 against Gavin McDonnell. He defended the title five times. Vargas is now moving weight classes to fight for featherweight gold.

The Sporting News has a complete guide to Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas, including the fight card, channel and updated betting odds.

When is Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas?

Date: Saturday, July 9 Main card: 9 p. m. ET Main event: 11:15 p. m. ET (approximately)

Magsayo vs. Vargas will take place on Saturday, July 9. The main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET. Magsayo and Vargas should make their way to the ring around 11:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

How to watch Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas

Where is Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas? 

Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas will be taking place inside The Alamodome in San Antonio. For boxing, The Alamodome can hold up to 40,000 people.

Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas betting odds

According to Vegas Insider, Magsayo and Vargas are even at -115. Magsayo via decision is +187 while Vargas via decision is +150.

In Canada, per Sports Interaction, Magsayo is the slight favorite at -123, while Vargas is at -118.

Mark Magsayo record and bio 

Nationality: Filipino Born: Jun 22, 1995 Height: 5-6 1/2 Reach: 67. 5 inches  Total fights: 24 Record: 24-0 with 16 wins via knockout

Rey Vargas record and bio 

Nationality: Mexican Born: Nov. 25, 1990 Height: 5-10 1/2 Reach: 70. 5 inches Total fights: 35 Record: 35-0 with 22 wins via knockout

Mark Magsayo vs. Rey Vargas fight card

Mark Magsayo (c) vs. Rey Vargas for the WBC featherweight title Brandon Figueroa vs. Carlos Castro; Featherweights Frank Martin vs. Jackson Marinez; Lightweights