Brandon Figueroa is set for a highly anticipated rematch against Stephen Fulton on February 1, 2025. This fight offers him a chance to avenge his only career loss and reclaim the WBC featherweight championship. Their first bout in 2021 was an intense battle that cemented both fighters as top contenders in the division. Now, four years later, fans are eager to see if the rematch will deliver another classic.
Brandon Figueroa’s Fighting Style and Nickname ‘The Heartbreaker’
Figueroa has built a reputation as an aggressive pressure fighter with relentless attacks, making him a feared competitor in the division. However, beyond his fighting skills, his nickname, “The Heartbreaker,” holds a special meaning.
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The moniker dates back to when Figueroa was just seven years old. He participated in an exhibition bout in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico, just across the border from his hometown of Weslaco, Texas. It was there that he charmed the crowd with both his boxing skills and his looks. He recalled, “My dad says I was fighting another kid to give the fans a show. These older girls said, ‘Man, that kid is handsome.’” The young fighter quickly became known as “The Heartbreaker” after a group of girls in the bleachers repeatedly cheered for him with that nickname. Since then, the name has stuck with him throughout his career.
Despite his nickname, Figueroa is not just about appearances—his fighting style is anything but pretty. He has openly admitted, “I don’t fight pretty. I’m not in this to look pretty. I’m in this to fight.” His tough, relentless approach has made him one of the most exciting fighters to watch, proving that he is much more than just a charismatic presence in the ring.
A Fighting Family Tradition
Figueroa’s roots in boxing run deep. His father, Omar Figueroa Sr., has been his trainer and played a crucial role in shaping his aggressive fighting style. He instilled in his son the philosophy that “pressure breaks pipes,” emphasizing non-stop pressure and endurance in the ring. Inspired by legendary Mexican boxers like Salvador Sánchez and Julio César Chávez, Figueroa has developed a style that overwhelms opponents with volume and resilience.
His older brother, Omar Figueroa Jr., is a former WBC lightweight world champion who also embraced an all-action fighting style. The two brothers share similar traits in the ring, blending stamina, power, and the ability to switch stances seamlessly. Figueroa explained, “We rely on stamina, speed, power in both hands, toughness, and we can both switch, lefty or righty. It’s a mix of everything thrown at you at the same time. A lot of fighters aren’t used to guys that can apply pressure, can box a little bit, and throw from all angles.”
Their sister, Omayra Figueroa, is also deeply involved in supporting the family’s boxing journey and will likely be in his corner as he prepares for this crucial rematch against Fulton.
The Big Fight: Redemption or Heartbreak?
As Figueroa approaches this rematch, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will he use his relentless pressure to break Fulton this time, or will he suffer another heartbreaking defeat? Fans are eager to see if the lessons he learned from their first fight will be enough to secure victory.
With February 1 fast approaching, all eyes will be on Figueroa as he looks to reclaim his title and prove that he is still one of the best in the featherweight division.