Figueroa Open to Inoue Fight After Kameda Title Defense

Mike Reichlin
ByMike ReichlinProfessional Boxing Journalist

Brandon Figueroa has indicated his willingness to face Naoya Inoue during a virtual press conference ahead of his WBA featherweight title defense against Tomoki Kameda on October 17 at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

The champion expressed openness to the matchup while focusing on his immediate opponent. Figueroa has been one of the most active and durable fighters in the featherweight division, and Inoue remains the most talked-about name at 122 pounds.

Kameda enters the October 17 fight looking to hand Figueroa his first title loss. The result could shape the entire featherweight picture heading into 2027.