Southampton native Ryan Garner and Italian contender Michael Magnesi both successfully met the 130-pound limit on Friday, June 19, 2026, ahead of their vacant WBC interim super featherweight title clash.
The 12-round main event, set for Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium, will determine the next mandatory challenger for the full world championship currently held by O’Shaquie Foster. Ryan Garner tipped the scales at 129.10 lbs, while Michael Magnesi weighed in slightly heavier at 129.3 lbs.
The weigh-in, held in the shadows of the 32,384-capacity home of Southampton FC, highlighted the partisan atmosphere expected for tomorrow’s Queensberry card. Michael Magnesi, the WBC’s top-ranked contender at super featherweight, was met with a chorus of boos from the local crowd, which he appeared to embrace. Ryan Garner, ranked No.
Weight results for the super featherweight eliminator
2 by the WBC, was greeted with a rapturous reception as he prepared for the most significant fight of his nine-year professional career.
“It’s go time now,” Ryan Garner told DAZN following the face-off. He drew comparisons between the local support and the legendary following of British icon Ricky Hatton, stating that he is soaking up the experience without letting nervous energy interfere with his performance.
The 28-year-old enters the bout with an unblemished record of 19-0 with 10 knockouts, looking to finally secure a shot at O’Shaquie Foster on the global stage.
Both men looked in peak physical condition during the Friday ceremony, comfortably hitting the marks required for the 130-pound division. Michael Magnesi, known as the “Lone Wolf,” brings a wealth of experience to England with a record of 26-2. Despite his No.
1 ranking, he enters the contest as an underdog according to bookmakers, who have placed the implied probability of a Ryan Garner victory at roughly 80%.
Tactically, the bout features two orthodox fighters of identical height, both standing at 5’6″. Michael Magnesi’s 50% knockout ratio nearly mirrors Ryan Garner’s 53% rate, suggesting a competitive encounter that could be decided by work rate and punch variety.
The winner will leave with the interim belt and a clear path to the world title, a goal Ryan Garner admitted he could only dream of a few years ago.
Corrected undercard lineup and weight classes
The supporting card features several significant domestic and international matchups. A Correction from earlier reports: Taylor Bevan and Ryszard Lewicki will compete in a super middleweight contest, not a middleweight bout. Meanwhile, Brad Pauls and Bradley Goldsmith will meet in the middleweight division over 10 rounds. The official weights and classes for the primary televised undercard are:
- Light Heavyweight (British Title): Lewis Edmondson (174.9 lbs) vs. Lyndon Arthur (175 lbs)
- Middleweight (10 Rounds): Brad Pauls (159.1 lbs) vs. Bradley Goldsmith (158.7 lbs)
- Super Middleweight (10 Rounds): Taylor Bevan (169.3 lbs) vs. Ryszard Lewicki (169.7 lbs)
- Junior Welterweight (8 Rounds): Lasha Guruli (141.12 lbs) vs. Liam Dillon (141.1 lbs)
- Heavyweight: Adam Olaniyan (248.8 lbs) vs. Viktar Chvarkou (215.8 lbs)
The light heavyweight clash for the British title between Lewis Edmondson and Lyndon Arthur is expected to be a highlight of the evening. Lyndon Arthur hit the 175-pound limit exactly, while Lewis Edmondson came in just under at 174.9 lbs. This domestic battle mirrors the high-stakes pressure often seen when top-tier fighters like Shakur Stevenson look for their next challenge in the ring.
Heavyweight prospects and opening bouts
In the heavyweight division, Adam Olaniyan weighed in at 248.8 lbs for his fight against Viktar Chvarkou, who scaled significantly lighter at 215.8 lbs. The disparity in weight presents a physical hurdle for Viktar Chvarkou as he attempts to upset the rising prospect in the opening portions of the bill.
Adam Olaniyan is also listed for a potential second bout against TBA, though the primary focus remains his meeting with Viktar Chvarkou.
Charlie Senior also participated in the weigh-in, hitting 132.8 lbs for his junior lightweight contest against Reuquen Facundo Arce, who weighed 133.9 lbs. These preliminary bouts set the stage for an evening that aims to solidify the super featherweight hierarchy. The depth of the card suggests a long night of action for the fans at St Mary’s Stadium.
Broadcast schedule and main event timing
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the broadcast is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM BST on Saturday night. American fight fans can catch the live action starting at 2:00 PM ET or 11:00 AM PT.
Approximate ringwalks for the main event between Ryan Garner and Michael Magnesi are slated for 9:30 PM BST (4:30 PM ET / 1:30 PM PT), depending on the speed of the undercard results.
While the boxing world often focuses on future “mega-fights,” such as the touted Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua meeting penciled in for the end of 2026, the immediate priority in Southampton is a world title mandatory position. For Ryan Garner, securing the interim title at the home of his beloved football club represents the culmination of nearly a decade of professional effort.
