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Brandon Figueroa vs Stephen Fulton: Predictions and Analysis

Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton will face off in the Featherweight division. This fight is set as the co-main event in the 126 lbs (57.2 kg) weight class. Fulton comes in with momentum after defeating Carlos Castro in his last fight. Figueroa has won four of his last five bouts. Expect action in the ring. Here’s what to know—and who might be a good bet.

Fighters Profiles and Strength

Brandon Figueroa

Brandon Figueroa was born on December 17, 1996, in Weslaco, Texas. Fighting runs in his family—his father and older brother are also in the sport. He started boxing at a young age and quickly showed talent.

In 2015, he turned professional and never looked back. Since then, he has racked up 22 wins with no losses. Seventeen of those wins came by knockout. Figueroa has competed in both the super bantamweight and featherweight divisions, making a name for himself in both.

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Stephen Fulton

Stephen Fulton fought Carlos Castro four months ago and won. Before that, he faced Naoya Inoue at the JBC event but lost in the eighth round. A body jab, straight right, and left hook ended the fight. That loss cost him a shot at the WBO and WBC World Super Bantamweight titles.

The 30-year-old boxer comes from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His foundation is pure boxing.

In 2022, he won the WBC and WBO World Super Bantamweight titles by defeating Danny Roman in a unanimous decision. Before that, he defended both belts against Brandon Figueroa, winning by majority decision. That same year, he claimed the WBO title with a unanimous decision victory over Angelo Leo.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live at 8.00 p.m. ET this Saturday.

Location: T Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

How can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on Prime Video  Pay-per-view.

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Statistical Matchup

CATEGORYBRANDON FIGUEROASTEPHEN FULTON
AGE2830
HEIGHT5’8″5’6″
REACH72.0″67.0″
RECORD25-1-122-1-0
FIGHTING FROMWeslaco, TexasPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Keys to Victory

Brandon Figueroa`s Path to Success

Figueroa is tall and lanky. He knows how to use his height to his advantage. He fights with relentless pressure, throwing a high volume of punches.

He takes risks and lands powerful hooks and uppercuts. His knockout rate is nearly 80%, making him a dangerous puncher. He also throws from unexpected angles, keeping opponents off balance.

But he’s not just a brawler. He has solid footwork and uses angles to create openings. His defense is strong, helping him avoid unnecessary damage.

Stephen Fulton`s Path to Success

Fulton will aim to outbox Brandon Figueroa. He plans to use lessons from their first fight, where he defended his WBC and WBO World Super Bantamweight titles. He won that match by majority decision.

This time, he must handle Figueroa’s aggressive style. He’ll need to stay sharp and find openings. Fulton thrives as the underdog and could use that mindset to surprise his opponent.

Final Prediction

Figueroa fights with pressure, power, and a high work rate. Fulton is a skilled boxer with sharp footwork and quick, accurate combinations. The fight will come down to who can control the pace.

The Texas fighter is on a hot streak. His last three fights ended in stoppage wins. He overwhelms opponents with constant pressure and heavy punches. This wears them down over time.

Fulton, however, prefers to fight at range. He uses his footwork to avoid damage and land clean shots. Figueroa’s aggressive style has defensive gaps. If Fulton can exploit them with counters and stay out of danger, he has a real chance of winning.

FIGHT TO GO A DISTANCE 

BRANDON FIGUEROA WIN BY UNANIMOUS DECISION

OVER 9.5 ROUNDS

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