Michael Magnesi: Lone Wolf hunting for the WBC Interim title
🥊 Michael Magnesi | Super featherweight
26 wins, 2 losses, 13 KOs as a professional
Former IBO Super Featherweight World Champion and WBC Silver Champion.
On June 20, 2026, he will face Ryan Garner at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton for the WBC Interim World Super Featherweight Championship.
In boxing, the record tells only part of the story. The rest is understood by looking at the journey: the gyms, the belts, the defeats, and the ability to get back to work when the ring takes its toll.
Michael Magnesi belongs to this category of athletes. His record is clear: 26 wins, 2 losses, and 13 victories by knockout. But behind the numbers, there is a broader journey: that of a boxer who grew up in Lazio, went through a solid amateur training, became IBO Super Featherweight World Champion, and then returned to world-class status through the WBC circuit.
Who is Michael Magnesi: the "Lone Wolf" of Italian boxing
Michael Magnesi was born in Palestrina on November 18, 1994, and grew up in Cave, a territory to which he remains linked even in his sporting identity. The nickname “Lone Wolf” comes from a familiar and personal imagery: a lone wolf, a boy used to being on his own, who then became a man of the ring.
Main titles and achievements
- Youth National Champion 2012
- Golden Glove Winner 2013
- Italian Super Featherweight Champion in 2018
- IBF Mediterranean Champion in 2019
- WBC International Silver Champion in 2019
- IBO Inter-Continental Champion in 2020
- IBO Super Featherweight World Champion in 2020
- WBC Silver Super Featherweight Champion
Growth and return to the top
Michael Magnesi debuted as a professional on October 10, 2015, with a points victory over Carmelo Palermo and built his career step by step, winning the Italian super featherweight title in 2018, the IBF Mediterranean and the WBC International Silver in 2019, until reaching the IBO Inter-Continental belt in 2020 and, most importantly, the IBO super featherweight world title. That success represents the first real leap in quality of his career, marking the transition from a solid Italian professional to a competitive boxer on the international scene.
The path, however, is not without obstacles: in 2022 he lost the IBO world title against Anthony Cacace and in 2024 suffered a tough defeat against Masanori Rikiishi. Far from giving up, Magnesi restarted from the WBC circuit, regained the WBC Silver title in 2025, and in 2026 is back at the top of the category, with a record of 26 wins, 2 losses, and 13 KOs.
Technical identity: pressure, experience, and management
Magnesi is an orthodox pressure fighter. He works with a high guard, closes the distance, throws body shots, and tries to disrupt his opponent's rhythm.
His most recognizable strength is his experience over twelve rounds. He has competed for world and regional titles, knows the moments when a match shifts in momentum, and understands what it means to manage a difficult round and return to the corner with clarity.
Southampton: the match with Ryan Garner
On June 20, 2026, Magnesi will face British boxer Ryan Garner at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton for the title: WBC Interim World Super Featherweight Championship.
This is not the full WBC world title, as O'Shaquie Foster remains champion after his defense against Raymond Ford on May 30, 2026. But the WBC interim belt carries significant weight: the winner will leave Southampton with a very strong sporting position in the category.
Garner is undefeated: 19 wins, no losses, 10 KOs. He is also orthodox, trained by Wayne Batten. He will be fighting at home, in his stadium, with the crowd on his side.
Why this is an important night for Italian boxing
Southampton is a tough away match, but also a great opportunity. Magnesi is not just showing up. He arrives as a true contender, with a deeper background than the narrative of an away boxer might suggest.
He has more high-level mileage than Garner, more experience over twelve rounds, and arrives in Southampton after a journey that has made him more mature and aware as a boxer.
For the Italian boxing movement, a victory would mean bringing an Italian boxer back into a central position in the race for a WBC world title. For Magnesi, it would be the most important step in his career after the IBO title: not just an interim belt, but a concrete leverage towards the undisputed title.
FAQ – Michael Magnesi
Who is Michael Magnesi?
Michael “Lone Wolf” Magnesi is an Italian professional super featherweight boxer, born in Palestrina on November 18, 1994, and raised in Cave. He has been IBO Super Featherweight World Champion and WBC Silver Champion.
What is Michael Magnesi's professional record?
Michael Magnesi’s completed professional record is currently 26 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, with 13 victories by knockout.
What weight class does Michael Magnesi fight in?
Michael Magnesi fights in the super featherweight division.
When will Michael Magnesi fight Ryan Garner?
Michael Magnesi will face Ryan Garner on June 20, 2026, at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. The fight will be for the WBC Interim World Super Featherweight Championship, which is the WBC Interim Super Featherweight World title.
