A parent’s wishes for their children don’t always come true. Such was the case with Diego Armando Magdaleno, born to a father whose favorite sport is soccer. Magdaleno was named after soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona of Argentina, and as a child he played soccer. But as this particular story goes, each day on the way to the soccer field in Los Angeles, Magdaleno was eerily … [Read more...]
Magdaleno stops Beltran, Garcia upsets Ugas on ShoBox
Casino del Sol, Tucson, Arizona – Super featherweight contender Diego Magdaleno (22-0, 8 KOs) continued to improve against a dangerous opponent who took the fight on three days’ notice. Magdaleno became the first man to stop late replacement Fernando Beltran Jr. (36-8-1, 20 KOs), the former two-time jr. featherweight championship contender. Magdaleno established the size … [Read more...]
Diego Magdaleno vs. Eduardo Lazcano Headline ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, March 23rd
by R. McCarson Southpaws Diego Magdaleno (21-0, 7 KOs) and Eduardo Lazcano (24-2, 11 KOs) will take to the ring in a nationally televised bout that will air on Showtime at 11PM ET/PT on Friday, March 23rd. The card will be hosted at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. On the undercard, Yordenis Ugas will face Juan Garcia in the welterweight division. Magdaleno was … [Read more...]
Magdaleno, Gesta, Korobov Win in Prospect Triple Header
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada-- The three heavy favorites came up victorious in a triple header of quality prospects Friday night. Super featherweight prospect, Diego Magdaleno (21-0, 7 KOs) scored a one-sided unanimous decision over veteran journeyman, Emmanuel Lucero (26-8-1, 14 KOs) by scores of 100-89, 100-88, and 100-87. Filipino … [Read more...]
Top Rank Doubleheader featuring Diego Magdaleno & Mercito Gesta Friday November 11th
On the eve of Pacquiao-Marquez, Top Rank will host a boxing doubleheader featuring Diego Magdaleno and Mercito Gesta. The Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas will host the event. Diego Magdaleno (20-0, 7KOs) will make his third NABF Super Featherweight title defense against Emmanuel Lucero (26-7-1, 14KOs) in a contest scheduled for ten rounds. Magdaleno is a … [Read more...]