WBC featherweight champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa will defend his title against former two-belt super bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton Jr. on Saturday, February 1st on a PBC pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be a rematch of one of 2021’s best fights, which Fulton won by majority decision. The first fight was at 122 pounds, and the rematch will be at 126. The main event on February 1st will see  David “El Monstro” Benavidez defend his WBC interim light heavyweight belt against  David Morrell Jr. Here is what Figueroa had to say Thursday at a press event at Pound 4 Pound Gym in Las Vegas:

 

“This is gonna be an action-packed fight and an action-packed card. I think everyone on this card is really hungry to prove themselves, and that’s gonna make this a great night.

 

“I’m coming into this fight hungry and prepared 110%. Every opponent is dangerous when given the opportunity. That’s my whole mentality. I over prepare, because you can’t be sure of anything in this sport.

 

“I’ve had good wins since our first fight and I’ve continued to grow as a fighter for sure. But I don’t take anything away from Fulton for his recent performances either. I know that I make him better as a fighter, just like he makes me better. I know that he’s gonna be at his best because he knows what I bring to the ring.

 

“I’m always evolving as a fighter. I have to make my style better and get sharper and sharper. To fight the top level guys like this, I have to keep getting better. I have to show that I can do everything.

 

“This is going to be a big year for me and I’m very excited to keep taking every opportunity that I get. I’m definitely in my prime right now. I feel strong and I can’t wait to put it all together in the ring.”