Photos

Photos: Omar Figueroa Putting in Work For Adrien Broner Clash

Published Tue Aug 9, 2022, 10:36 PM

Former World Champion Omar Figueroa Jr. held a San Antonio media workout on Tuesday as he nears his super lightweight battle against four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner Saturday, August 20 live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. in a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Francisco Perez)

The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and will feature top 140-pounders Alberto Puello and Batyr Akhmedov squaring off for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight World Championship in the co-main event. Plus, WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Roger Gutierrez defends his title against unbeaten Hector Garcia in the telecast opener.

Figueroa Jr. was joined on Tuesday by his brother, former super bantamweight world champion and current featherweight contender Brandon Figueroa and his father and trainer Omar Figueroa Sr. at the media workout.

All Boxing Articles

Read the latest top stories and boxing news

Interviews

Frank Warren felt Daniel Dubois ‘needed toughening up’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

10 things we learned from Chris Eubank Jnr vs. Conor Benn

Jose Ramirez Photo: Cris Esqueda Golden Boy Promotions

Jose Ramirez ponders extent of Devin Haney’s ‘beating’

Chris Eubank Jnr discharged from hospital following gruelling victory over Conor Benn

Ten of the most memorable fights in New York City boxing history

Loyal Alan Garcia wants to make it with the team that’s taken him this far

Harris Akbar set to embark on pro journey: ‘I can be one of the biggest stars in boxing’

Gabriel Gerena bites down, battles to win over Kevin Castillo

Joseph Parker photo Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Joseph Parker confirmed as next for WBO title after Usyk-Dubois II

Oleksandr Usyk set to defend world heavyweight title in rematch against Daniel Dubois

Aaron McKenna targets Chris Eubank Jnr having dazzled against Liam Smith

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jnr pay homage to their heroes in the most extreme way possible

Results

Marlon Tapales stays on track for another world title shot with victory in the Philippines

Anthony Yarde awaits Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev III

Chris Eubank Jnr’s jaw not broken after Conor Benn war

‘I told you I’d do it’: Viddal Riley celebrates British title victory

Trainer Banks not shocked by Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn brutality

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Team Benn following Eubank Jnr thriller

Conor Benn admits he needs to do better after pulsating defeat to rival Chris Eubank Jnr

Promoter Eddie Hearn might prefer to see Benn in title fight rather than September rematch with Eubank Jnr

Hamzah Sheeraz on Carlos Adames draw: ‘If I don’t learn from this, I’m screwed’

Troy Nash Jnr using WBC Grand Prix to show US boxers are the best

Results

Amado Vargas finishes Angel Luna in third round

Ashton ‘H20’ Sylve drops from Saturday headliner due to illness

CompuBox stats: Chris Eubank Jnr UD-12 over Conor Benn

Results

Photos: Omar Figueroa Putting in Work For Adrien Broner Clash

All Boxing Articles

Frank Warren felt Daniel Dubois ‘needed toughening up’ after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

10 things we learned from Chris Eubank Jnr vs. Conor Benn

Jose Ramirez ponders extent of Devin Haney’s ‘beating’

Chris Eubank Jnr discharged from hospital following gruelling victory over Conor Benn

Ten of the most memorable fights in New York City boxing history

Loyal Alan Garcia wants to make it with the team that’s taken him this far

Harris Akbar set to embark on pro journey: ‘I can be one of the biggest stars in boxing’

Canelo Alvarez’s call began a new chapter for Oleksandr Gvozdyk

Ryan Garcia, Rolando Romero ready to put old sparring session behind them

Vermont's finest: Thomas Blumenfeld represents with stoppage win

Gabriel Gerena bites down, battles to win over Kevin Castillo

Joseph Parker confirmed as next for WBO title after Usyk-Dubois II

Oleksandr Usyk set to defend world heavyweight title in rematch against Daniel Dubois

Aaron McKenna targets Chris Eubank Jnr having dazzled against Liam Smith

Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jnr pay homage to their heroes in the most extreme way possible

Marlon Tapales stays on track for another world title shot with victory in the Philippines

Anthony Yarde awaits Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev III

Chris Eubank Jnr’s jaw not broken after Conor Benn war

‘I told you I’d do it’: Viddal Riley celebrates British title victory

Trainer Banks not shocked by Chris Eubank Jnr-Conor Benn brutality

‘Back to the drawing board’ for Team Benn following Eubank Jnr thriller

Conor Benn admits he needs to do better after pulsating defeat to rival Chris Eubank Jnr

Promoter Eddie Hearn might prefer to see Benn in title fight rather than September rematch with Eubank Jnr

Hamzah Sheeraz on Carlos Adames draw: ‘If I don’t learn from this, I’m screwed’

Troy Nash Jnr using WBC Grand Prix to show US boxers are the best

Amado Vargas finishes Angel Luna in third round

Ashton ‘H20’ Sylve drops from Saturday headliner due to illness

CompuBox stats: Chris Eubank Jnr UD-12 over Conor Benn

Chris Eubank Jnr and Conor Benn do their famous fathers proud in wild thriller

Amado Vargas learns his lesson, lightens up for Angel Luna