Brandon Figueroa vs Juan Manuel López Rivera
Head-to-head comparison — tale of the tape, career analysis, stylistic breakdown, and prediction factors
Brandon Figueroa
"The Heartbreaker"
30-2-1
Juan Manuel López Rivera
"Juanma"
44-6-2Physical Comparison
Brandon Figueroa stands 175cm tall compared to Juan Manuel López Rivera's 165cm — a 10cm height advantage that could allow Figueroa to control range and use the jab effectively.
The reach belongs to Juan Manuel López Rivera — 175cm vs 5cm for Brandon Figueroa, a 170cm advantage. Rivera can use this to maintain distance and work behind the jab.
This is a orthodox vs southpaw matchup — creating interesting angles and footwork dynamics. Juan Manuel López Rivera fighting from the southpaw stance often poses problems for orthodox fighters, particularly with the straight left hand and lead-foot positioning.
Record & Experience
Brandon Figueroa brings a record of 30-2-1 across 33 professional bouts (91% win rate).Juan Manuel López Rivera enters with 44-6-2 from 52 fights (85% win rate).
Juan Manuel López Rivera has the experience edge with 52 bouts compared to 33 — that's 19 more fights under the bright lights, which can matter in championship rounds when fatigue sets in and composure is tested.
Key Factors
Figueroa's Path to Victory
- • Use height and reach to control distance
- • Trust the higher win rate (91% vs 85%)
- • Establish rhythm early and dictate the pace
Rivera's Path to Victory
- • Southpaw advantage against orthodox stance
- • Greater professional experience (52 bouts)
- • Apply pressure and force the fight on their terms
Brandon Figueroa vs Juan Manuel López Rivera — FAQ
- What are Brandon Figueroa's and Juan Manuel López Rivera's records?
- Brandon Figueroa is 30-2-1 (0 KOs). Juan Manuel López Rivera is 44-6-2 (0 KOs).
- Who is taller — Brandon Figueroa or Juan Manuel López Rivera?
- Brandon Figueroa is taller at 175cm vs 165cm — a 10cm advantage.
- Who has the longer reach — Brandon Figueroa or Juan Manuel López Rivera?
- Juan Manuel López Rivera has a longer reach at 175cm vs 5cm — a 170cm advantage.
- Who has the higher knockout rate?
- Both fighters share a 0% knockout rate — comparable finishing power.