The Intense Encounter of 2021
Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa will face off again on December 14 in a highly anticipated fight as part of the undercard for Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach in Houston. This rematch is not just an ordinary event; it’s an opportunity for both fighters to settle the disputes that arose after their controversial fight in 2021.
In their first encounter in November 2021, Stephen Fulton won by majority decision against Brandon Figueroa. It was a title unification bout in the 122-pound division, where both fighters were champions, and the contest kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish. However, after the fight, Figueroa expressed dissatisfaction with the result, claiming he had been treated unfairly.
The 2021 fight was regarded as one of the best matchups of the year, not only due to the significance of unifying the title but also because of the fierce competition between the two fighters. Now, three years later, they will meet again, this time at 126 pounds, both being former champions yet still determined to assert their positions.
Stephen Fulton vs Brandon Figueroa Rematch
Since their 2021 encounter, both Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa have found success in their careers.
Stephen Fulton, with a record of 22 wins, 1 loss, and 8 knockouts, has fought three times since his victory over Figueroa. The 30-year-old fighter from Philadelphia recently moved up to compete at 126 pounds, securing a thrilling victory against Carlos Castro. Despite being knocked down in the fifth round, Fulton showed resilience and won by split decision. Prior to that, he experienced a significant defeat when he was stopped by Naoya Inoue in the eighth round of a title unification bout last summer in Tokyo. Nonetheless, Fulton is currently ranked 9th in the world in the featherweight division according to ESPN.
Brandon Figueroa, with a record of 25 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 19 knockouts, has also had a remarkable journey since his defeat to Fulton. The 27-year-old from Texas has fought three times, all at 122 pounds, and has won convincingly against his opponents. Notably, Figueroa defeated Carlos Castro by technical knockout in the sixth round of their match in July 2022 and triumphed over Mark Magsayo by decision.
The rematch between Fulton and Figueroa is not just a battle between two talented fighters, but also a challenge to see who will rise in the featherweight division. Will Figueroa avenge his 2021 defeat, or will Fulton once again assert himself as the victor? Let’s look forward to an exciting match on December 14.
