The long-awaited rematch between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton finally took place, and boxing fans were eager to see how things would unfold. Their first encounter at 122 pounds ended with Fulton’s hand raised in victory. This time, the fight was at 126, a division where Figueroa had already established himself as a champion. With Fulton moving up in weight, many wondered how he would handle the challenge, especially after being knocked down in his last fight against Castro.

Fulton answered those questions in dominant fashion. He once again showcased why he is one of the most skilled fighters in the sport, using superior boxing IQ, sharp counterpunching, and an effective jab. He fought well from all ranges, seamlessly transitioning between fighting on the front foot and the back foot, proving his versatility.

Figueroa, on the other hand, didn’t look like the relentless pressure fighter from their first bout. His punch output was lower than usual, and his shots lacked the same power. Whether it was due to fatigue or another factor, he couldn’t impose his will the way he did in their previous fight.

With this victory, Fulton became a two-time world champion, cementing his place among the best in the sport. The next step for him could be a unification bout or a clash with a rising contender. As for Figueroa, this loss is a setback, but he remains a dangerous opponent for anyone in the division. If he regroups and gets back to his high-volume, aggressive style, he can certainly work his way back into title contention.

Both fighters delivered a strong performance, but on this night, Fulton proved once again why he is one of the most talented boxers in the game.

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