Brandon Figueroa vs Stephen Fulton Prediction

🔊 On February 2, 2025, a rematch between two featherweight titans, Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton, will take place at the "T-Mobile Arena" in Las Vegas. The interim WBC title will be on the line.

🥊 Brandon Figueroa

The 28-year-old Texan comes into this fight with a record of 25-1-1, with 19 wins by knockout. For the past two years, Brandon has been competing in the featherweight division, where he feels quite comfortable. A victory over Mark Magsayo earned him a championship belt, and a successful defense against Jessie Magdaleno confirmed his status as one of the most dangerous fighters in the division. Figueroa does not hide his desire for a rematch with Fulton to erase the only blemish on his career.

🥊 Stephen Fulton

Fulton has 22 wins and one loss in the ring. His style combines quick footwork, an accurate jab, and the ability to read his opponent. After losing to Naoya Inoue in 2023, Fulton returned to winning ways by defeating Carlos Castro. Stephen compensates for his lack of punching power with a smart pace and the ability to maintain distance. In the rematch with Figueroa, Fulton will surely try to avoid close combat, where Brandon is most dangerous, and focus on precise strikes.

📝 Editorial Prediction

Brandon will try to break through Stephen's defense with power shots. Fulton, on the other hand, will aim to turn the fight into a chess match by keeping Figueroa at a distance. The opponents are certainly well-matched, so we believe the fight will go the distance. The winner will have to be determined by the judges, and it is not certain that Figueroa will justify his status as the favorite. Fulton could take the victory by decision, as he did in 2021.