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) | |
| Height | 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (171 cm)[1] |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm)[1] |
| Nationality | American |
| Born | 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
| 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 |  |
UD | 12 | Jul 20, 2019 |  |
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| 29 | Win | 28–0–1 | |
UD | 10 | Feb 16, 2019 | |
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| 28 | Win | 27–0–1 | |
TKO | 3 (10), 1:30 | Jul 15, 2017 | |
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| 27 | Win | 26–0–1 |  |
UD | 12 | Dec 12, 2015 | |
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| 26 | Win | 25–0–1 |  |
UD | 12 | May 9, 2015 | |
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| 25 | Win | 24–0–1 | |
KO | 9 (12), 1:00 | Aug 16, 2014 | |
Retained WBC lightweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–0–1 | |
SD | 12 | Apr 26, 2014 | |
Retained WBC lightweight title |
| 23 | Win | 22–0–1 |  |
UD | 12 | Jul 27, 2013 | |
Won WBC interim lightweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0–1 |  |
KO | 1 (10), 2:57 | Apr 20, 2013 | |
Won WBC FECARBOX, vacant WBA–NABA and WBC Silver interim lightweight titles |
| 21 | Win | 20–0–1 |  |
KO | 1 (8), 0:47 | Mar 2, 2013 | |
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| 20 | Win | 19–0–1 | |
UD | 10 | Jul 12, 2012 | |
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| 19 | Win | 18–0–1 | |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:34 | Jun 23, 2012 | |
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| 18 | Win | 17–0–1 | |
KO | 1 (6), 2:00 | Jun 2, 2012 | |
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| 17 | Win | 16–0–1 | |
TKO | 2 (8), 2:08 | May 5, 2012 | |
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| 16 | Win | 15–0–1 | |
KO | 2 (10), 2:53 | Mar 16, 2012 | |
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| 15 | Win | 14–0–1 | |
RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Jan 6, 2012 | |
Won vacant WBO Youth Intercontinental lightweight title |
| 14 | Win | 13–0–1 | |
KO | 2 (8), 1:19 | Aug 28, 2011 | |
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| 13 | Win | 12–0–1 | |
UD | 8 | Jun 17, 2011 | |
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| 12 | Win | 11–0–1 | |
KO | 2 (8), 2:05 | Apr 23, 2011 | |
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| 11 | Draw | 10–0–1 | |
SD | 8 | Nov 12, 2010 | |
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| 10 | Win | 10–0 | |
DQ | 2 (6), 1:15 | Jun 18, 2010 | |
Rodriguez disqualified for repeated low blows |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | |
UD | 6 | Mar 27, 2010 | |
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 |  |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:46 | Dec 12, 2009 | |
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:54 | Aug 22, 2009 | |
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| 6 | Win | 6–0 | |
TKO | 3 (6), 1:36 | Jun 4, 2009 | |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4), 1:59 | May 15, 2009 | |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | |
TKO | 3 (8), 1:10 | Feb 27, 2009 | |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | |
TKO | 2 (4), 1:20 | Nov 21, 2008 | |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:59 | Oct 18, 2008 | |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | |
KO | 1 (4), 0:25 | Jun 21, 2008 | |
Personal life
Omar is the oldest brother of WBA (Regular) super bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa.[7]
References
- Fox Sports tale of the tape prior to the John Molina Jr. fight.
- http://www.boxingscene.com/omar-figueroa-vacate-135-title-moving-up-140--81235
- "Omar Figueroa: Honestly Brutal and Brutally Honest - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- "Omar Figueroa Stops Michael Perez After Six Rounds". Boxingscene.com. Boxing News. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- PBC Fighters - Famous Boxers, Profiles and Upcoming Fights
- "Brandon Figueroa is breaking and taking hearts". Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
External links
| 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 | ||
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