Best fights of Omar Figueroa Jr.
Over 14 years as a professional, Omar Figueroa Jr. has compiled a 28-3-1 (19) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Omar Figueroa Jr. KOs Robert Guerrero
On July 15, 2017 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced Robert Guerrero in a welterweight bout. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Guerrero was 34 with a record of 33-5-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Guerrero was on a 2-fight losing streak. Jr. stopped Robert Guerrero via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Omar Figueroa Jr. defeats Ricky Burns
On May 9, 2015 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced Ricky Burns in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Burns was 32 with a record of 37-4-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Burns was coming off a win. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
3. Omar Figueroa Jr. defeats Jerry Belmontes
On April 26, 2014 Omar Figueroa Jr. defended his WBC lightweight title against Jerry Belmontes. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Belmontes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Jr. won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Omar Figueroa Jr. KOs Daniel Estrada
On August 16, 2014 Omar Figueroa Jr. defended his WBC lightweight title against Daniel Estrada. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Estrada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Daniel Estrada via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
5. Omar Figueroa Jr. defeats Nihito Arakawa
On July 27, 2013 Omar Figueroa Jr. fought Nihito Arakawa for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Arakawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Omar Figueroa Jr. defeats Antonio DeMarco
On December 12, 2015 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced Antonio DeMarco in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and DeMarco was 29 with a record of 31-5-1. Jr. was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak, while DeMarco was on a 2-fight losing streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
7. Omar Figueroa Jr. KOs Abner Cotto
On April 20, 2013 Omar Figueroa Jr. fought Abner Cotto for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX, WBA-NABA, and WBC Silver interim lightweight titles. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Cotto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Abner Cotto via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Omar Figueroa Jr. defeats John Molina Jr.
On February 16, 2019 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced John Molina Jr. in a lightweight bout. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Jr. was 36 with a record of 30-7. Jr. was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Jr. was coming off a win. Jr. won via unanimous decision.
9. Omar Figueroa Jr. KOs Henry Aurad in 47 seconds
On March 2, 2013 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced Henry Aurad. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Aurad was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Henry Aurad via KO in the 1st round.
10. Omar Figueroa Jr. KOs Alain Hernandez
On June 23, 2012 Omar Figueroa Jr. faced Alain Hernandez. Jr. was 22 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Alain Hernandez via TKO in the 1st round.