PBC Jabs deals a pair of winning hands, visits Mikey Garcia before he faces Broner
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy recaps two dramatic fight cards, including Omar Figueroa Jr.’s crushing stoppage of Robert Guerrero in a 147-pound firefight, and checks in with three-division world champion Mikey Garcia before his 140-pound showdown with Adrien “The Problem” Broner on July 29.
Figueroa roars back in return with crushing third-round stoppage of Guerrero
Omar Figueroa Jr. had to feel the nerves coursing through him again. It was a welcome greeting, that tingly pinch in his legs and arms. It was his body’s way of telling “El Panterita” he was ready to go—that the 19-month layoff was over and his passion for boxing was fully reignited.
Former champions Figueroa, Guerrero set for crucial 147-pound showdown
If ever there have been two former world champions arriving at the same point from distinctly different directions, they are Omar Figueroa Jr. and Robert Guerrero.
After time away from the ring, Figueroa returns with renewed fighting spirit
Omar Figueroa Jr. stood there, oversized gloves dangling by his sides, before around 300 strange faces in a converted wrestling arena in his parents’ hometown of Rio Bravo, Mexico. He had every right to be filled with nerves. He was 7 years old, and about to embark on what’s become a life’s journey.
PBC Jabs checks in with Figueroa before Saturday’s smorgasbord of fights
This week in PBC Jabs, host Jordan Hardy sets the table for Saturday’s feast of fights on FOX and FS1, including a chat with former world titleholder Omar Figueroa Jr. before his 147-pound showdown with former two-division champion Robert Guerrero.
12 Rounds With … Robert Guerrero
Former two-division world champion Robert Guerrero knows there are boxing pundits and fans out there questioning why he doesn’t just call it a career and retire.
12 Rounds With … Omar Figueroa Jr.
Former world champion Omar Figueroa Jr. has been out of the ring for nearly 19 months—but he’s now ready to return with his usual aggressive, all-out approach.
