Omar Figueroa Jr.

Omar Figueroa Jr. (born December 13, 1989) is an American professional boxer who held the WBC lightweight title in 2014.[2]

Omar Figueroa Jr.
Statistics
Nickname(s)	Panterita
Weight(s)	Lightweight Light welterweight Welterweight
Height	5 ft 7 ^1⁄2 in (171 cm)[1]
Reach	73 in (185 cm)[1]
Nationality	American
Born	(1989-12-13) December 13, 1989 Weslaco, Texas, U.S.
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	30
Wins	28
Wins by KO	19
Losses	1
Draws	1

Amateur career

Figueroa had approximately 40 amateur bouts, mostly fought in Texas and Mexico, but quickly turned professional, admitting he "did not care for" the amateur ranks.[3]

Professional career

On January 6, 2012, Figueroa won an upset TKO over undefeated Puerto Rican-American prospect Michael Pérez in a bout televised on Showtime.[4] Figueroa would go on to win a total of six bouts in 2012, including his debut for Golden Boy Promotions, a second round knockout of Mexico's Ramon Ayala. Building on this success in 2013, Figueroa won a unanimous decision over Japan's Nihito Arakawa for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title, in a fight declared by the Showtime commentator Mauro Ranallo to be a candidate for 2013 Fight of the Year. Writer Scott Christ of the boxing blog Bad Left Hook later said of Figueroa and Arakawa's encounter:

"This fight was unreal and has to be seen to be believed. The brutality was simply off the charts. They might not agree with it today, but I saw more than one person last night saying that this was the best fight they've ever seen, or the best fight of the 2000s. That might be too far, but when those thoughts cross your mind during a fight, you're unquestionably seeing something special."[5]

In 2015, Figueroa defeated former world titlist Ricky Burns via unanimous decision at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas[6]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary

30 fights	28 wins	1 loss
By knockout	19	0
By decision	8	1
By disqualification	1	0
Draws	1

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
30	Loss	28–1–1	Yordenis Ugás	UD	12	Jul 20, 2019	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29	Win	28–0–1	John Molina Jr.	UD	10	Feb 16, 2019	Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
28	Win	27–0–1	Robert Guerrero	TKO	3 (10), 1:30	Jul 15, 2017	Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
27	Win	26–0–1	Antonio DeMarco	UD	12	Dec 12, 2015	AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26	Win	25–0–1	Ricky Burns	UD	12	May 9, 2015	State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
25	Win	24–0–1	Daniel Estrada	KO	9 (12), 1:00	Aug 16, 2014	StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.	Retained WBC lightweight title
24	Win	23–0–1	Jerry Belmontes	SD	12	Apr 26, 2014	StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.	Retained WBC lightweight title
23	Win	22–0–1	Nihito Arakawa	UD	12	Jul 27, 2013	AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.	Won WBC interim lightweight title
22	Win	21–0–1	Abner Cotto	KO	1 (10), 2:57	Apr 20, 2013	Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.	Won WBC FECARBOX, vacant WBA–NABA and WBC Silver interim lightweight titles
21	Win	20–0–1	Henry Aurad	KO	1 (8), 0:47	Mar 2, 2013	Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20	Win	19–0–1	Dominic Salcido	UD	10	Jul 12, 2012	U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
19	Win	18–0–1	Alain Hernandez	TKO	1 (8), 1:34	Jun 23, 2012	Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18	Win	17–0–1	Tyler Ziolkowski	KO	1 (6), 2:00	Jun 2, 2012	Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
17	Win	16–0–1	Robbie Cannon	TKO	2 (8), 2:08	May 5, 2012	MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16	Win	15–0–1	Ramon Ayala	KO	2 (10), 2:53	Mar 16, 2012	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
15	Win	14–0–1	Michael Pérez	RTD	6 (10), 3:00	Jan 6, 2012	Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBO Youth Intercontinental lightweight title
14	Win	13–0–1	Marcos Herrera	KO	2 (8), 1:19	Aug 28, 2011	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13	Win	12–0–1	Eric Cruz	UD	8	Jun 17, 2011	State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
12	Win	11–0–1	John Figueroa	KO	2 (8), 2:05	Apr 23, 2011	Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
11	Draw	10–0–1	Arturo Quintero	SD	8	Nov 12, 2010	State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
10	Win	10–0	Julian Rodriguez	DQ	2 (6), 1:15	Jun 18, 2010	Events Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.	Rodriguez disqualified for repeated low blows
9	Win	9–0	Edgar Portillo	UD	6	Mar 27, 2010	The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8	Win	8–0	Anthony Woods	TKO	2 (4), 1:46	Dec 12, 2009	UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7	Win	7–0	Jeremy Marts	TKO	1 (4), 1:54	Aug 22, 2009	Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
6	Win	6–0	Jorge de Leon	TKO	3 (6), 1:36	Jun 4, 2009	Events Center, Pharr, Texas, U.S.
5	Win	5–0	Ramiro Torres	TKO	1 (4), 1:59	May 15, 2009	Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Daniel Garcia	TKO	3 (8), 1:10	Feb 27, 2009	Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Arturo Herrera	TKO	2 (4), 1:20	Nov 21, 2008	Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Joe Reyes	TKO	1 (4), 2:59	Oct 18, 2008	Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	Edwin Espinoza	KO	1 (4), 0:25	Jun 21, 2008	Rio Grande Valley Harley Davidson, McAllen, Texas, U.S.

Personal life

Omar is the oldest brother of WBA (Regular) super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa.[7]

References

1. Fox Sports tale of the tape prior to the John Molina Jr. fight.
2. http://www.boxingscene.com/omar-figueroa-vacate-135-title-moving-up-140--81235
3. "Omar Figueroa: Honestly Brutal and Brutally Honest - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
4. "Omar Figueroa Stops Michael Perez After Six Rounds". Boxingscene.com. Boxing News. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
6. PBC Fighters - Famous Boxers, Profiles and Upcoming Fights
7. "Brandon Figueroa is breaking and taking hearts". Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 2019-04-20.

External links

• Boxing record for Omar Figueroa Jr. from BoxRec

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title	WBO Youth Intercontinental lightweight champion January 6, 2012 – April 2013 Vacated	Title discontinued
Vacant Title last held by Dorin Spivey	WBA–NABA lightweight champion April 20, 2013 – July 2013 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Samuel Kotey Neequaye
New title	WBC Silver lightweight champion Interim title April 20, 2013 – July 27, 2013 Won interim world title	Vacant
Preceded by Abner Cotto	WBC FECARBOX lightweight champion April 20, 2013 – May 2013 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Anthony Lora
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Antonio DeMarco	WBC lightweight champion Interim title July 27, 2013 – January 27, 2014 Promoted	Vacant Title next held by Devin Haney
Preceded by Adrien Broner stripped	WBC lightweight champion January 27, 2014 – November 10, 2014 Status changed	Vacant Title next held by Jorge Linares
Honorary boxing titles
New title	WBC lightweight champion In recess November 10, 2014 – October 2015 Stripped	Vacant Title next held by Jorge Linares