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Brandon Figueroa credits trainer Manny Robles ahead of Kameda title defence

On October 17 at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Brandon Figueroa defends his WBA Featherweight title against former champion Tomoki Kameda. The entire card is promoted by Premier Boxing Champions and will be the latest instalment of “The Fight”, live on TNT and DAZN. Ahead of this co-main event bout, Figueroa has praised the influence […]

Brandon Figueroa credits trainer Manny Robles ahead of Kameda title defence

On October 17, Brandon Figueroa will defend his WBA Featherweight title against Tomoki Kameda at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Figueroa, who has a record of 27-2-1 (20 KOs), has only suffered two defeats in his career, both against Stephen Fulton. Kameda, a veteran fighter, boasts a record of 42-5 (23 KOs) and is known for his experience and counterpunching ability.

Figueroa credits his trainer, Manny Robles, for helping him develop his boxing skills and improving his intelligence in the ring. Robles has been instrumental in Figueroa's progress, instilling confidence and teaching him to use his strategic abilities. Figueroa is eager to unify the featherweight division and believes his experience and workrate will give him the edge over Kameda.

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