Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton Stats Comparison and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Reach, Weight, and Knockout Ratio

Many may still find it hard to fathom that one of the most anticipated matchups of recent times – the clash between David Benavidez and David Morrell – is now just a week away. With excitement growing by the day, this fight has captured the imagination of fans and the spotlight. However, it’s worth noting that the PBC-Amazon Prime card offers more than just one headline event.

Another fight generating significant buzz is the title clash between featherweights Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton. A rematch three years in the making, their previous bout saw Fulton emerge victorious by majority decision, becoming a unified super bantamweight champion. Since then, both fighters have taken different paths. Figueroa moved up in weight and captured the WBC interim featherweight title, while Fulton suffered his first career loss to Naoya Inoue in 2023 and subsequently transitioned to the 126-pound division. Though originally scheduled for December 14, the fight was subsequently postponed to February 1. Ahead of this highly anticipated rematch, let’s break down how Fulton and Figueroa stack up.

Predicting Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton: Who has better stats and record?

When comparing the records of Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, the differences are subtle. However, one key differentiator is their knockout-to-win ratios. Brandon Figueroa, born in Weslaco, Texas, turned 28 on December 29 and comes from a family steeped in boxing tradition. His older brother Omar Figueroa is a former WBC lightweight champion. Figueroa debuted on May 9, 2015, and four years later became an interim champion.

In 2021, he claimed the unified super bantamweight titles with a knockout win over Luis Nery. Later that year, he lost those belts to Stephen Fulton. By 2022, he moved up to the featherweight division, where he defeated Mark Magsayo to claim the WBC interim title. In May 2023, he successfully defended the title with a ninth-round knockout of Jessie Magdaleno. Figueroa boasts an impressive 76% knockout ratio, with 19 of his 25 wins coming via stoppage.

Stephen Fulton, a 2013 Golden Gloves champion, turned professional in 2014. He won the IBO super bantamweight title in 2019 by defeating Paulus Ambunda and unified the WBC and WBO titles in 2021 with a win over Figueroa. However, following his loss to Naoya Inoue in 2023, Fulton moved up to the 126-pound division. He made his featherweight debut on the Canelo-Edgar Berlanga undercard, where he secured a split-decision victory over Carlos Castro. Unlike Figueroa, Fulton relies on outboxing his opponents, as evidenced by his 36% knockout-to-win ratio.

Figueroa and Fulton height, weight, reach comparison, and more

In terms of physical attributes, Brandon Figueroa holds a clear advantage. Standing 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm) tall with a reach of 72.5 inches (184 cm), Figueroa has the edge over Stephen Fulton, who measures 5 feet 6.5 inches (169 cm) tall with a 70.5-inch (179 cm) reach.

While final weigh-ins are still a week away, their previous fight weights offer some insight. In his May fight against Magdaleno, Figueroa weighed in at 125.4 pounds. Similarly, Fulton tipped the scales at 126.0 pounds for his bout against Castro.

What to Expect in the Rematch

Reminiscent of their first encounter, the Figueroa-Fulton rematch promises to be another thrilling contest. Fans will recall the controversial 2021 fight, where Figueroa entered as the underdog. However, his recent performances seem to have shifted the narrative.

As of now, Figueroa is favored with -180 odds (59% chance of victory), while Fulton is the underdog with +130 odds (41% chance). The dip in confidence for Fulton may stem from his loss to Inoue and his split-decision win over Castro, along with his limited exposure at featherweight.

Despite this, Fulton remains optimistic. Speaking in an interview, he shared, “I want that belt. That’s why the rematch happened. I just have to listen to my corner and do what they tell me to do. I’m gonna trust in my defense and believe in myself.” With Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis‘ father, Derek ‘Bozy’ Ennis, in his corner, Fulton believes he can neutralize Figueroa’s aggression.

Speaking with FightHype’s Ron Goodall, Figueroa sounded confident and prepared: “I’m coming to this fight, you know, hungry and prepared 110%.” Addressing his strategy, he added, “He thinks I’m going to just come forward like a one-dimensional fighter, but I want him to think that. I want him to think I’m going to just bulldoze him and come forward because he’s going to get ready for that style, but when I show him a little difference in my style, I feel like that’s going to play a big factor.”

Both fighters have their eyes set on a potential clash with Naoya Inoue – Stephen Fulton hoping for a rematch and Figueroa eager for a first encounter. This makes a victory on February 1 absolutely critical.

Between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, who’s your pick for the win on February 1? Let us know in the comments below!