Omar Figueroa
| Omar Figueroa | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Omar Figueroa, Jr. |
| Nickname(s) | Panterita |
| Rated at |
Light welterweight Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 7 1⁄2 in (171 cm) |
| Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
| Nationality | American |
| Born |
December 13, 1989 Weslaco, Texas, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 26 |
| Wins | 25 |
| Wins by KO | 18 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 1 |
Omar Figueroa, Jr. (born December 13, 1989) is an American professional boxer[1] and former WBC lightweight champion.[2] He made two defenses of the title before vacating it and moving up to light welterweight.[3]
Amateur career
Figueroa had over 4 amateur bouts.[4]
Professional career
Omar's first professional bout was a win by K.O. in Mexico that isn't counted on his official record. On January 6, 2012 Figueroa obtained an upset T.K.O. victory over undefeated Puerto Rican American Michael Pérez, this bout was televised on Showtime.[5]
He defeated Ricky Burns via unanimous decision at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas[6]
Professional record
| 26 Wins (18 knockouts), 0 Losses, 1 Draw | |||||||
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 26-0-1 |  Antonio DeMarco |
UD | 12 | 2015-12-12 |  AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Win | 25-0-1 |  Ricky Burns |
UD | 12 | 2015-05-09 | State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas |
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| Win | 24-0-1 | Daniel Estrada |
TKO | 9 (12) | 2014-08-16 | StubHub Center, Carson, California |
Retained WBC Lightweight title. |
| Win | 23-0-1 | Jerry Belmontes |
SD | 12 | 2014-04-26 | StubHub Center, Carson, California |
Retained WBC Lightweight title. |
| Win | 22-0-1 |  Nihito Arakawa |
UD | 12 | 2013-07-27 | AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas |
Won interim WBC Lightweight title. |
| Win | 21-0-1 |  Abner Cotto |
KO | 1 (12), 2:57 | 2013-04-20 | Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Win | 20-0-1 |  Henry Aurad |
KO | 1 (8), 0:47 | 2013-03-02 | Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas |
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| Win | 19-0-1 | Dominic Salcido |
UD | 10 (10) | 2012-07-12 | U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio |
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| Win | 18-0-1 | Alain Hernandez |
TKO | 1 (8), 1:34 | 2012-06-23 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California |
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| Win | 17-0-1 | Tyler Ziolkowski |
KO | 1 (6), (2:00) | 2012-06-02 | Home Depot Center, Carson, California |
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| Win | 16-0-1 | Robbie Cannon |
TKO | 2 (8), (2:08) | 2012-05-05 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Win | 15-0-1 | Ramon Ayala |
KO | 2 (8), (2:53) | 2012-03-16 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California |
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| Win | 14-0-1 | Michael Pérez |
RTD | 6 (10), (3:00) | 2012-01-06 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California |
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References
- ↑ Sunday, March 21, 2010 12:00 am (2010-03-21). "Figueroa eager to fight on Golden Boy show in Vegas - Brownsville Herald: Sports". Brownsville Herald. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- ↑ "Chavez Jr. rated WBC #1 at super middleweight; Broner stripped of WBC lightweight belt". Retrieved 27 January 2014.
- ↑ 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 - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. 2012-01-06. Retrieved 2014-06-09.
- ↑ PBC Fighters - Famous Boxers, Profiles and Upcoming Fights
External links
- Professional boxing record for Omar Figueroa from BoxRec
- Omar Figueroa on Facebook
- Omar Figueroa on Twitter
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Vacant Title last held by Antonio DeMarco |
WBC Lightweight Champion Interim Title July 27, 2013 – January 27, 2014 |
Promoted |
| Preceded by Adrien Broner Stripped |
WBC Lightweight Champion January 27, 2014 – November 10, 2014 Status changed |
Vacant Title next held by Jorge Linares |
| Vacant | WBC Lightweight Champion Champion in Recess November 10, 2014 - present |
Incumbent |
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