Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi fight preview
WBC Special Preview: Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi
Ryan Garner (19-0, 10 KOs) vs Michael Magnesi (26-2, 13 KOs) sees 'The Piranha' thrown into the deep end at his port city of Southampton against a hungry 'Wolf'.
The Brit gets the home advantage in his local football club's ground, plus he will be chasing a third successive knockout victory, but his Italian opponent is the WBC #1 contender and former IBO World champion.
GBN have listed all the details of the fight below, plus a special fight preview from the WBC.
Fight Details
Main Event: Michael Magnesi vs Ryan Garner
Event Title: Marching In
Venue: St Marys Stadium, Southampton, UK
Date: June 20th, 2026
TV: DAZN
Ryan Garner
WBC #2 Super Featherweight
WBC International Super Featherweight 2023 -2026
British Super Featherweight 2025
Commonwealth Super Featherweight 2025
European Super Featherweight 2025
Michael Magnesi
WBC #1 Super Featherweight.
WBC Silver Super Featherweight 2025-2026
WBC Silver Super Featherweight 2023-2024
WBC International Silver Super Featherweight 2019
Italiana Super Featherweight 2018
Ryan Garner vs Michael Magnesi Fight Preview
In Southampton, England, international boxing is gearing up for a high-stakes night between the WBC #1 and #2.
Queensberry Promotions will present the tasty matchup between undefeated local prospect Ryan Garner and experienced Italian warrior Michael Magnesi, who will battle for the World Boxing Council Interim super featherweight world title.
The mega-event will take place this Saturday, June 20, at the iconic St Mary’s Stadium, home of Southampton FC, guaranteeing an electric atmosphere and a sold-out crowd.
Fans worldwide will be able to follow every scrap of the action completely live via the DAZN streaming platform.
The British fighter Ryan “Piranha” Garner enters this appointment with a perfect record of 19 victories, 0 losses, and 11 knockouts.
After dominating the regional scene by authoritatively capturing the British, European, and Commonwealth championships, the Southampton fighter faces the most important challenge of his professional career: making the definitive leap into the global elite in front of his home crowd.
Garner has been showcasing a dominant and high-pressure boxing style, a quality he reaffirmed this past March by obliterating Cristian Bielma by way of third-round knockout.
Now, with the backing of his promotional company and the home-court advantage, the “Piranha” looks to crown himself and establish his position as the new major figure at 130 pounds.
The task will not be simple for the local fighter, as the dangerous Italian Michael Magnesi will be standing in the opposite corner.
With an impressive record of 26 triumphs, 2 losses, and 13 knockouts, the man nicknamed “Lone Wolf” does not know the meaning of taking a step back.
The current holder of the WBC Silver super featherweight title, Magnesi arrives on a streak of three consecutive victories following his setback against Masanori Rikiishi in 2024.
The Italian, known for his rigorous preparation and rock solid endurance, travels to England with the firm intention of silencing St Mary’s Stadium and returning home with the interim Green and Gold Belt which would secure him a direct shot at the division’s absolute champion.
To round out a night that promises to be historic, the coastal card will feature an electrifying undercard clash in the light heavyweight division as Brits Lewis Edmondson and Lyndon Arthur will go lock horns in a pick’em fight that promises to ignite the stadium before the main event.
Memorable UK vs Italy WBC Fights
Maurice Hope vs Rocky Mattioli - March, 1979 WBC Super-Welterweight
Hope traveled to Sanremo, Italy, to challenge Mattioli for the WBC super-welterweight title. The British challenger executed a highly effective tactical plan against the powerful champion. Hope broke down Mattioli over the course of nine rounds, ultimately stopping him to capture the WBC belt on Italian soil.
Alan Minter vs Vito Antuofermo - March, 1980 WBC Middleweight
Antuofermo arrived at this fight after defending his WBC middleweight championship with a draw against Marvin Hagler. His first match against Minter took place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Minter utilized a disciplined, long-range jab to combat the champion’s aggressive, inside-smothering style. Despite suffering cuts and surviving a 14th-round knockdown, Minter secured a close split-decision victory.
Nigel Benn vs Mauro Galvano II - March 6, 1993 WBC Super-Middleweight
To resolve the inconclusive nature of their first encounter, a rematch was organized in Glasgow, Scotland. Defending his newly won title on home turf, Benn adopted a highly disciplined and tactical approach, contrasting with his customary aggressive style. Galvano demonstrated considerable resilience, executing a technical strategy to nullify the champion’s power. Over the twelve-round distance, Benn’s consistent work rate and effective ring generalship allowed him to earn a unanimous decision victory.
Robin Reid vs Vincenzo Nardiello - October, 1996 WBC Super-Middleweight
Vincenzo Nardiello attempted to make the first defense of his WBC super-middleweight title against Robin Reid at the Forum in Assago, Milan, Italy. Nardiello, an experienced southpaw, had secured the championship just three months before. The contest began as a tactical, closely contested affair, with both athletes trading sharp combinations and the official scorecards remaining nearly equal through the first six rounds. The momentum shifted decisively in the seventh round when Reid’s superior punching power began to break through the champion’s guard. After a sequence of heavy, unanswered combinations, the referee intervened to stop the contest at two minutes and fifty-nine seconds of the round.
