Francisco Figueroa, Date of Birth, Place of Birth
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Puerto Rican boxer
Date of Birth: 13-Jun-1978
Place of Birth: Puerto Rico, United States
Profession: boxer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Francisco Figueroa
- Francisco Figueroa Jr.
- (born June 13, 1978) is a professional boxer from the Bronx, New York City, USA. Nicknamed "El Gato", Figueroa has been featured numerous times on ESPN2 and HBO fights.
- On 17 August 2005 he defeated Hector Alejandro Jr.
- for the New York State Light Welterweight Title.
- He also fought a powerhouse bout at Madison Square Garden against another undefeated contender, Joey Rios, where he successfully defended the title. Figueroa fought Emanuel "The Drunken Master" Augustus, in which he won on a controversial split decision, on the undercard of the Roy Jones Jr.
- vs.
- Joe Calzaghe fight at Madison Square Garden on 8 November 2008.
- However, some witnesses felt that Augustus, who had landed over 20 punches more than Figueroa, won the fight. He knocked out Ubaldo Hernandez and defended the NABF Light Welterweight Title.
- He also beat high-ranked and undefeated opponent Francisco Rincon at Mid-Hudson Civic Center, in Poughkeepsie, New York.
- On 16 November, Figueroa made his second title defence against formidable opponent Noel Rodriguez.
- Figueroa won and retained his world title. Figueroa was ranked fourth in the world and commands three minor regional titles.
- He linked up with trainer and former world champion, James "Buddy" McGirt, hoping for a chance for a world title in 2009.
- An opportunity at that title came when Figueroa faced former light welterweight champion Randall Bailey in an IBF title eliminator in early April 2009.
- Figueroa was knocked down in the opening round, but rallied back to score a flash knockdown in the second round.
- However, another right hand from Bailey floored Figueroa for the count in the fourth round.
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