I think this is a fight that would put Crawford on the map. I'm have no doubt he would win a clear/wide decision.
Maybe if Figueroa could continue to develop skill wise....maybe it will be more interesting, but you aren't gonna beat someone like Crawford by just brawling.
I think Crawford beats him comfortably.
I agree, Crawford is a special talent. He has the physical tools (speed, agility, good reflexes) as well as the intangible tools (confidence, humility, composure, and ring IQ).
Figueroa is a tough, tricky boxer. He throws punches from all angles and he moves his upper body with every punch so that he is hard to counter all the time. Arakawa was able to get to him however yet he lacked the power to hurt Omar.
Crawford would be able to get out of Omar's preferred range and tag him with counter shots imo. Crawford UD, 8-4