It is official: Brandon "The Heartbreaker 💔 " Figueroa is a world champion once again! nnIn a stunning victory today, February 7, 2026, the Weslaco native traveled into enemy territory in Liverpool, England, and defeated the defending champion, Nick Ball, to capture the WBA Featherweight World title.nnIn a grueling fight that went down to the wire, Figueroa secured a dramatic 12th-round stoppage. He landed a crushing left hand that sent Ball to the canvas, forcing the referee to step in and stop the fight with just seconds remaining in the final round.nnNick Ball was the defending WBA champion and was fighting in his hometown, making Figueroa the underdog going into the bout.