Figueroa and Flores make weight in California

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Figueroa and Flores make weight in California
Figueroa and Flores make weight in California. Photo: Marcelino Castillo

Figueroa and Flores make weight in California

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Figueroa and Flores make weight in California
Figueroa and Flores make weight in California. Photo: Marcelino Castillo

Unbeaten American Brandon Figueroa (17-0-0, 12 KOs) will face former Mexican champion Moises “Chucky” Flores (25-1-0, 17 KOs) at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, in a World Boxing Association (WBA) title eliminator in the super bantamweight class.

As a standard prerequisite to their fight, both fighters climbed onto the scale, with Figueroa weighing in at 121.4 pounds and Flores weighing in at 121.0 pounds.

The American arrives as a favorite after his victory by knockout I’ve the former Colombian champion Oscar Escandon.

On the other hand, “Chucky” comes into the fight after losing on the scorecards to the WBA champion of the division Daniel Roman.

This confrontation will be the co-main event of the evening that marks the return of the Olympic champion and former world champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, as well as Jose Uzcategui against Caleb Plant.

This event presented by Premier Boxing Champions and will reach the homes of the fans through FS1 (USA) and FOX Deportes (Latin America).


Figueroa knocks out Flores in Los Angeles

Figueroa knocks out Flores in Los Angeles



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