Action stations for Luis Nery and Brandon Figueroa
Combative super-bantams Luis Nery and Brandon Figueroa prepare for battle, writes Paul Wheeler
WHEN Premier Boxing Champions and Showtime announced their upcoming fight schedule last month, there were some appealing matchups on the list. One of which was the 12-rounder between WBC belt-holder Luis Nery and his fellow unbeaten super-bantamweight Brandon Figueroa. Both men like to come forward and let their hands go, so expect no shortage of action when they collide at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California this Saturday (May 15).
Last time out in September, the two fighters recorded victories on the same bill. Nery picked up the vacant WBC title by unanimously outscoring the undefeated but untested Aaron Alameda, while Figueroa dominated and stopped the overmatched Damien Vazquez in 10 rounds. Although Nery was a worthy winner against Alameda, his performance was not as dynamic as we have become accustomed to seeing from