Brandon Figueroa and Jessie Magdaleno face off live on DAZN PPV on Saturday night.
Figueroa fought Mark Magsayo last March, claiming the WBC interim world featherweight strap.
Magdaleno last fought in April 2023, when he lost to Raymond Ford.
The two contenders are fighting as part of the Canelo vs. Munguia undercard.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Figueroa vs. Magdaleno.
When is Brandon Figueroa vs Jessie Magdaleno?
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Date: Saturday, May 4
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Start time: 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK (Sunday)
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Figueroa vs. Magdaleno (approx): 10 p.m. ET (Sunday) / 3 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The event will begin at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK with the ringwalks for Figueroa vs. Magdaleno scheduled for 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.
Brandon Figueroa:
“I’ve been staying ready, just patiently waiting for my opportunity, and now I can’t wait to get back in the ring on May 4,” Brandon Figueroa said. “Magdaleno is a great fighter and he’s a former world champion for a reason. I know I have to be at my best. I’m just hungry to get back into the ring and keep boxing exciting with my fights and my fighting style.”
Jessie Magdaleno:
“This fight is everything for me,” Jessie Magdaleno said. “There are people who think I’m an underdog against Figueroa. But I’d remind those people of one thing…I was an underdog when I became world champion for the first time, and I’m ready to do it again. On May 4 you will hear ‘and the new!'”
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