Comments Thread For: Omar Figueroa To Vacate 135 Title, Moving Up to 140

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Omar Figueroa decided to save his best lightweight performance for his last. The unbeaten Texan informed the World Boxing Council (WBC) on Tuesday of his plans to vacate his title and campaign in the 140 lb. division, where he plans to pursue a showdown with lineal champ Danny Garcia.

The news comes on the heels of Figueroa’s thrilling 9th round knockout of Mexico’s Daniel Estrada this past weekend at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. The bout was by far the most thrilling of the evening, also serving as the opening leg of a Showtime-televised tripleheader. Figueroa fended off a stiff challenge from Estrada, overcoming a cut suffered in round eight to stop his mandatory challenger in the very next round. [Click Here To Read More]

[285Kid]

Jorge Linares vs ____________? for that belt

Henry Lundy
Takahiro Aoh
Javier Prieto
Dennis ShafikoV
Dierry Jean

[daggum]

Jorge Linares vs ____________? for that belt

Henry Lundy
Takahiro Aoh
Javier Prieto
Dennis ShafikoV
Dierry Jean

hopefully it's someone that doesn't wear mx gloves. that's why so many people be dyin

[Hougigo]

If it's for the vacant, should be the number 2.... but who knows.

[LOWBLOW_CHAMP]

I wish omar the best but he will most likely get smashed at 140, the kid has came outta his last few fights looking like a crash test dummy lol

[LouIE G]

The baby bull will likely get the shot imo.

[Hougigo]

The baby bull will likely get the shot imo.

I think they're positioning him for when Crawford Vacates if Mikey Garcia isn't resolved yet

[richardt]

He'll be making some noise for sure. Someone mentioned crash test dummy but his opponents do not exactly come away looking like they took a walk through the Tulips either. His determination and power will net him some great fights and paydays at 140. count on it.

[uniquehump]

I think 140 will be too big for him. I see Broner in his future. If he can't get past him, then he will have to go back down to 135. Is Gamboa at 130? Maybe they can fight. I wish all fighters fought at a minimum 4 times per year. There's so many fights to be made, but nobody hardly fights on a regular basis anymore.

[Bigg Rigg]

I wish omar the best but he will most likely get smashed at 140, the kid has came outta his last few fights looking like a crash test dummy lol

Lmfao!!!!!