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LAS VEGAS, NV

NOVEMBER 27

MINUTES after Stephen Fulton was awarded a 12-round majority decision over Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa in their super-bantamweight clash, the previously undefeated Texan was so distraught he interrupted Showtime broadcaster Jim Gray’s post fight interview with Fulton.

“Everybody knows who really won,” Figueroa yelled. To which Fulton cheekily replied, “Yes, me,” which triggered another rant.

“I put the pressure on for the whole 12 rounds, landed the cleaner shots and hurt him,” Figueroa said. “I thought I only lost four rounds at the most.”

Fulton admitted it had been close, and offered Figueroa

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