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Because true knockout artists are few and far between, boxing fans cherish each one that breaks onto the world scene. So far, Mexican lightweight Omar Figueroa appears to be the genuine article, all but one of his 17 knockouts in his 21-0 record occurred in the first three rounds and six of his last seven victories were finished within two rounds, including a one-round destruction of Abner Cotto -- Miguel Cotto's second cousin -- in his most recent outing.
Somewhere, fellow Mexican Ruben Olivares must be smiling.
On Saturday, Figueroa will take the next step in his journey as he will fight Nihito Arakawa for an "interim" WBC lightweight title, a step toward the genuine article should he be victorious. As for the 31-year-old Arakawa, who is eight years older, he is fighting on U.S. soil for the first time and his only other journey outside Japan resulted in a technical decision loss in Mexico -- against a Mexican -- two fights earlier. [Click Here To Read More]
Somewhere, fellow Mexican Ruben Olivares must be smiling.
On Saturday, Figueroa will take the next step in his journey as he will fight Nihito Arakawa for an "interim" WBC lightweight title, a step toward the genuine article should he be victorious. As for the 31-year-old Arakawa, who is eight years older, he is fighting on U.S. soil for the first time and his only other journey outside Japan resulted in a technical decision loss in Mexico -- against a Mexican -- two fights earlier. [Click Here To Read More]