Omar Figueroa Jr.


Omar Figueroa Jr. is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2022. He held the WBC lightweight title in 2014.
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Amateur career

Figueroa had approximately 40 amateur bouts, mostly fought in Texas and Mexico, but quickly turned professional, admitting he "did not care for" the amateur ranks.

Professional career

On January 6, 2012, Figueroa won an upset TKO over undefeated Puerto Rican-American prospect Michael PΓ©rez in a bout televised on Showtime. Figueroa would go on to win a total of six bouts in 2012, including his debut for Golden Boy Promotions, a second round knockout of Mexico's Ramon Ayala. Building on this success in 2013, Figueroa won a unanimous decision over Japan's Nihito Arakawa for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title, in a fight declared by the Showtime commentator Mauro Ranallo to be a candidate for 2013 Fight of the Year. Writer Scott Christ of the boxing blog Bad Left Hook later said of Figueroa and Arakawa's encounter:

Figueroa Jr vs. Burns

In 2015, Figueroa defeated former world titlist Ricky Burns via unanimous decision at the State Farm Arena in Hidalgo, Texas

Figueroa Jr vs. Molina Jr

On 16 February, 2019, Figueroa Jr faced John Molina Jr. In a tough contest, Figueroa Jr managed to continuously beat Molina Jr to the punch and outbox Molina Jr, to win the fight via unanimous decision, 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.

Figueroa Jr vs. Ugas

In his next bout, Figueroa Jr fought Yordenis Ugas, ranked #5 by the WBC at welterweight. Ugas won the fight convincingly, winning 119-107 across all three scorecards.

Figueroa Jr. vs Ramos

In his next bout, Figueroa Jr fought Abel Ramos, ranked #8 by the WBA at welterweight. After six rounds Figueroa Jr had taken a lot of punishment from Ramos, which prompted Figueroa Jr's trainer Joel Diaz to stop the fight after the end of the sixth round.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32LossSergey LipinetsRTD8, 3:00Aug 20, 2022 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
31Loss28–2–1Abel RamosRTD6, 3:00May 1, 2021Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
30Loss28–1–1Yordenis UgΓ‘sUD12Jul 20, 2019MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29Win28–0–1John Molina Jr.UD10Feb 16, 2019Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
28Win27–0–1Robert GuerreroTKO3, 1:30Jul 15, 2017Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York, U.S.
27Win26–0–1Antonio DeMarcoUD12Dec 12, 2015AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
26Win25–0–1Ricky BurnsUD12May 9, 2015State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
25Win24–0–1Daniel EstradaKO9, 1:00Aug 16, 2014StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
24Win23–0–1Jerry Belmontes12Apr 26, 2014StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBC lightweight title
23Win22–0–1Nihito ArakawaUD12Jul 27, 2013AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won WBC interim lightweight title
22Win21–0–1Abner CottoKO1, 2:57Apr 20, 2013Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Won WBC FECARBOX, vacant WBA–NABA and WBC Silver interim lightweight titles
21Win20–0–1Henry AuradKO1, 0:47Mar 2, 2013Our Lady of the Lake University Gym, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
20Win19–0–1Dominic SalcidoUD10Jul 12, 2012U.S. Bank Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
19Win18–0–1Alain HernandezTKO1, 1:34Jun 23, 2012Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
18Win17–0–1Tyler ZiolkowskiKO1, 2:00Jun 2, 2012Home Depot Center, Carson, California, U.S.
17Win16–0–1Robbie CannonTKO2, 2:08May 5, 2012MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
16Win15–0–1Ramon AyalaKO2, 2:53Mar 16, 2012Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
15Win14–0–1Michael PΓ©rez6, 3:00Jan 6, 2012Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO Youth Intercontinental lightweight title
14Win13–0–1Marcos HerreraKO2, 1:19Aug 28, 2011UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
13Win12–0–1Eric CruzUD8Jun 17, 2011State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
12Win11–0–1John FigueroaKO2, 2:05Apr 23, 2011Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
11Draw10–0–1Arturo Quintero8Nov 12, 2010State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S.
10Win10–0Julian Rodriguez2, 1:15Jun 18, 2010Events Center, McAllen, Texas, U.S.Rodriguez disqualified for repeated low blows
9Win9–0Edgar Portillo6Mar 27, 2010The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
8Win8–0Anthony WoodsTKO2, 1:46Dec 12, 2009UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
7Win7–0Jeremy MartsTKO1, 1:54Aug 22, 2009Toyota Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
6Win6–0Jorge de LeonTKO3, 1:36Jun 4, 2009Events Center, Pharr, Texas, U.S.
5Win5–0Ramiro TorresTKO1, 1:59May 15, 2009Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
4Win4–0Daniel GarciaTKO3, 1:10Feb 27, 2009Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
3Win3–0Arturo HerreraTKO2, 1:20Nov 21, 2008Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
2Win2–0Joe Reyes1, 2:59Oct 18, 2008Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
1Win1–0Edwin Espinoza1, 0:25Jun 21, 2008Rio Grande Valley Harley Davidson, McAllen, Texas, U.S.

Personal life

Omar who is of Mexican descent from the state of Tamaulipas, is the older brother of former boxing champion Brandon Figueroa. Omar Figueroa brought light to mental health in his showtime special where he went on to discuss his childhood upbringing resulting in his struggles with PTSD, ADHD, and bi-polar disorder.He continues to be an advocate for not just athletes but to everyone who struggles with mental health.