Francisco Figueroa (born September 9, 1988) is a professional boxer from the Orlando,FL, USA.
| Frankie Figueroa | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Francisco Figueroa |
| Nickname(s) | ticoy /partyboy frank |
| Rated at | Light Welterweight |
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) |
| Reach | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Nationality | {{|Puerto Rico}} |
| Born | June 13, 1978 iowa city,IA |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 20 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Francisco Figueroa, whose nickname is "El Gato", has been featured numerous times on ESPN2 and HBO fights. On August 17, 2005 he defeated Hector Alejandro, Jr for the New York State Light Welterweight Championship. He also had a powerhouse bout at Madison Square Garden against another undefeated contender Joey Rios, whom he successfully defended that same NY State Light Welterweight Title.
Figueroa fought Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus, in which he won a controversial split decision, on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr. vs. Joe Calzaghe fight at Madison Square Garden Nov. 8, 2008. However, some witnesses felt that the crafty Augustus, who landed over 20 more punches than Figueroa, won the fight.
He knocked out Ubaldo Hernandez and defended the NABF Light Welterweight Title.
He also beat high ranked and undefeated opponent Francisco Rincon @ Mid-Hudson Civic Center, in Poughkeepsie NY.
On November the 16th, El Gato made his 2nd title defense against hard hitting, powerhouse Noel Rodriguez. Figueroa won and retained his world title.
El Gato was ranked #4 in the world and commands 3 minor regional titles. He has also linked up with amazing trainer, and former world champion, James "Buddy" McGirt where the team is looking to build on his already accomplished career, in hope of getting a world title shot for 2009.
An opportunity at a title shot came when Figueroa faced former light welterweight champion Randall Bailey in a IBF title eliminator in early April 2009. Figueroa was knocked down in the opening round, but rallied back to score a flash knockdown in the second round. However, another right hand from Bailey sent Figueroa crashing to the canvas for the count in the 4th round. ESPN commentators called this an early candidate for ESPN's Knockout of the Year.
| Preceded by Hector Alejandro, Jr |
New York State Title Aug 17, 2005–Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Maximino Cuevas |
WBC Intercontinental Mundo Hispano Title Mar 23, 2006–Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
| Preceded by Ubaldo Hernandez |
NABF World title July 28, 2007–Current |
Succeeded by Incumbent |