Brandon Figueroa Net Worth
Brandon Figueroa is an American professional boxer known for his powerful punching and switch-hitting. Currently the WBA (regular) super bantamweight champion, his trademark features are powerful punching and an aggressive style of boxing.
He lives a luxurious lifestyle, often posting Instagram updates of his luxurious trips and boasting high-value cars such as his white Mercedes.
Early Life and Education
Brandon Figueroa was born in Weslaco, a small town located close to Mexico. Few in Weslaco could have anticipated that their son would one day become a professional boxer; yet fighting was always in his blood.
Figueroa was inspired by the example set by his older brother Omar as he battled and donned championship belts around his waist. Determined to follow in Omar’s footsteps, Figueroa worked tirelessly toward making that dream of his come true.
Figueroa’s victory against Nery in May 2021 was an immense step toward his goals. Now undisputed champion in the super bantamweight division and ranked second by BoxRec, TBRB and The Ring; Figueroa is also popular on social media with more than 1.3 million followers on Instagram alone; his lavish lifestyle includes many expensive items – such as his white Mercedes Benz!
Professional Career
Brandon Figueroa entered professional boxing after winning an amateur Silver Gloves tournament and made his professional debut against Hector Gutierrez on May 30, 2015; winning that bout unanimously.
Figueroa has won 23 of his 26 professional fights so far, suffering just one loss and one draw – four world-championship title defenses in super-bantamweight division.
On March 4, 2023, Figueroa took on Mark Magsayo to unify their titles in a fight that ended with him winning by 12 round unanimous decision.
Figueroa holds victories against Hector Gutierrez, Yonfrez Parejo, Damien Vazquez and Luis Nery and favors an orthodox fighting stance with 75% knockout ratio having stopped 18 of his opponents so far in his career.
Achievement and Honors
Figueroa stands out among professional boxers as both an exceptional boxer and generous supporter of charitable events, earning him respect from his peers thanks to his charitable endeavors.
He boasts an enormous social media following, which generates significant income. Furthermore, he earns from fighting other prominent boxers such as Mark Magsayo.
In his most recent bout against Carlos Castro, he scored a seventh-round knockout and it marked the first time in which he ever defeated an opponent so decisively.
Figueroa is known for winning several notable fights during his career, such as a split decision victory against Yonfrez Parejo and a twelve-round draw with Julio Ceja in 2022. Additionally, he has secured multiple world titles – most recently becoming WBC interim super bantamweight champion.
Personal Life
Figueroa was born in Weslaco, Texas on 29 December 1996. A professional boxer, he currently holds the WBA Super Bantamweight Title as well as being ranked number 1 by Boxrec, TBRB and The Ring.
He is an active social media user with thousands of followers on his account, often posting photos showcasing his luxurious lifestyle and expensive cars. Additionally, he enjoys traveling frequently and can often be seen staying in high-end hotels around the world.
Figueroa will face Mark Magsayo in a WBC featherweight championship event that will determine an interim champion. Figueroa stands to share in a purse pool which has a guaranteed minimum guarantee of at least $500,000 but could reach as high as over $1 Million depending on PPV sales.
Personal Life
Brandon Figueroa is an esteemed professional boxer who has amassed an impressive resume of wins in multiple matches. Known for his aggressive fighting style and powerful punches, Brandon has amassed a wide fan base across America as well as possessing sound business acumen to invest in various property projects.
He made his boxing debut in 2015 by beating Hector Gutierrez. Since then, he has won all his fights and quickly become one of the WBA Super Bantamweight leaders.
On Saturday, he will face Javier Chacon in Edinburg, Texas – not too far from Weslaco and Rio Grande Valley region where he first started fighting amateurly. A victory would bolster his profile and potentially bring closer a title shot opportunity.
