Figueroa Stops Magdaleno in Ninth Round Thriller
In a captivating bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Brandon Figueroa emerged victorious as he stopped Jessie Magdaleno in the ninth round. The fight was part of the undercard for the much-anticipated undisputed super middleweight title clash between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Jaime Munguia.
Figueroa, who weighed in at a lean 125.4 pounds, displayed his relentless pressure and impressive power throughout the contest. Despite Magdaleno’s size advantage – he weighed in at 128.6 pounds, 2.6 above the featherweight limit – the 27-year-old Figueroa refused to be deterred, gradually breaking down his opponent.
The decisive moment came in the ninth round when Figueroa landed a powerful left hand to Magdaleno’s body, dropping him. With only a second remaining in the round, the referee had no choice but to call a halt to the fight, as Magdaleno lacked the energy to respond.
Magdaleno, 32, had shown glimpses of his former self, particularly in the fourth round when he landed a sharp left uppercut. However, Figueroa’s unwavering aggression and effective ring generalship ultimately proved too much for the veteran. Magdaleno suffered his second consecutive defeat, a testament to Figueroa’s rising star in the featherweight division.
The win keeps Figueroa firmly on course to challenge the WBC featherweight champion, Rey Vargas, in a highly anticipated showdown. Figueroa’s dominant performance, coupled with his relentless style, has made him a must-watch prospect in the world of boxing.
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