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By Jake Donovan - Diego Magdaleno knows he has the rest of his career for the chance to hear the roar of an adoring local crowd. The Las Vegas-bred southpaw has been properly developed by Top Rank in his hometown as well as markets where his personality and ethnicity could resonate with the public.
For this weekend, it’s the road trip of a lifetime, as he attempts his second shot at a major title. The top contender travels to jolly old England, where awaiting him is unbeaten newly-minted lightweight champion Terry Flanagan, who makes his first defense in his hometown of Manchester.
The bout is Flanagan’s second straight local appearance, having won the crown in his backyard as well. The title-winning effort was far too brief to reveal just how good is the 26-year old southpaw, who prevailed after visiting Jose Zepeda was forced to quit due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in round two.
What little came of the night hardly impressed the current mandatory challenger.
“It was a short fight. There wasn't too much to be said there. He has a lot to prove to his hometown crowd. That title was just basically given to him,” insists Magdaleno (28-1, 12KOs), whose lone loss came via decision to Roman Martinez in their April ’13 super featherweight title fight in Macau, China. [Click Here To Read More]
For this weekend, it’s the road trip of a lifetime, as he attempts his second shot at a major title. The top contender travels to jolly old England, where awaiting him is unbeaten newly-minted lightweight champion Terry Flanagan, who makes his first defense in his hometown of Manchester.
The bout is Flanagan’s second straight local appearance, having won the crown in his backyard as well. The title-winning effort was far too brief to reveal just how good is the 26-year old southpaw, who prevailed after visiting Jose Zepeda was forced to quit due to a dislocated shoulder suffered in round two.
What little came of the night hardly impressed the current mandatory challenger.
“It was a short fight. There wasn't too much to be said there. He has a lot to prove to his hometown crowd. That title was just basically given to him,” insists Magdaleno (28-1, 12KOs), whose lone loss came via decision to Roman Martinez in their April ’13 super featherweight title fight in Macau, China. [Click Here To Read More]