World · Singapore Bureau
Figueroa withdraws from Kameda bout after losing WBA title
Boxer Brandon Figueroa has pulled out of his scheduled fight against Tomoki Kameda on Saturday, citing illness. The withdrawal comes one day after Figueroa was stripped of his WBA featherweight title for failing to make weight.
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Brandon Figueroa has withdrawn from his featherweight bout against Japan's Tomoki Kameda scheduled for Saturday, citing health reasons. The American boxer's exit marks a significant setback following his removal from the WBA featherweight championship the previous day.
Figueroa lost his WBA title after failing to meet the weight requirement for the contest. The weight miss resulted in his immediate stripping of the belt, leaving him ineligible to compete for the title despite proceeding with the scheduled fight.
The back-to-back developments represent a turbulent period for the boxer, who now faces the dual challenge of recovering from illness and addressing the circumstances surrounding his failed weight cut. Kameda, who was preparing for the bout, will not face Figueroa on the anticipated date.
No immediate announcement was made regarding rescheduling options or alternative opponents for either fighter. The WBA has not issued further comments on the title vacancy or the status of the featherweight division.