!*HUGE* El Gato Figueroa, Jones - Calzaghe undercard news!*

NABF junior welterweight champion Frankie "El Gato" Figueroa is now set to face ESPN's "Most Memorable Fighter" Emanuel Augustus on the undercard of the November 8th clash between light heavyweight king Joe Calzaghe and Roy Jones Jr. Figueroa was originally scheduled to take on Gavin Rees, but Rees was forced to pull out of the fight after suffering an injury. Although his record may not indicate it, Augustus could prove to be a much more difficult test for Figueroa, who now has the task of putting on an impressive performance against a fighter who's unique style has confused opponents in the past. Throughout his career, Augustus has been one of the most popular fighters on ESPN's Friday Night Fights. His classic clash with "Irish" Mickey Ward on July 13, 2001 was voted 2001 ESPN Fight of the Year. Earlier this year, that same fight also won ESPN's Fight of the Decade award. Most recently, on July 4, 2008, Augustus scored a second round KO win over Jakkirt Suwunnalirt in Sydney Australia to capture the WBO Oriental Welterweight Title


Nowww thats an interesting fight!

Team Gato baby, Cant stop, Wont stop!

Interesting, I think Augustus has been training with Roger Mayweather. I'm curious to see if he has a new focus. This will be alot closer than you would think,if your just looking at records.

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Originally Posted by No Contest

Interesting, I think Augustus has been training with Roger Mayweather. I'm curious to see if he has a new focus. This will be alot closer than you would think,if your just looking at records.

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I agree.. Emanuel is no spring chicken.. But he's tough till he dies and has every reason to be a huge problem.

Im not afraid to admit it causes more worry then any of the other opponents i have seen or heard gato would face..

Makes for an interesting night but im sure my guy is going to show what he is all about.