# Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight due to illness

> Figueroa pulls out of Kameda bout after WBA title loss due to illness.
- Title: Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight due to illness | Shortify
- Summary: Figueroa pulls out of Kameda bout after WBA title loss due to illness. Brandon Figueroa withdrew from his fight against Tomoki Kameda on Saturday due to…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/boxing/brandon-figueroa-withdraws-from-kameda-fight-wba-featherweight-title/article71599188.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-18T05:23:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brandon figueroa, tomoki kameda, wba, featherweight, boxing, title, weight limit, sports
## Figueroa withdraws from Kameda fight
Brandon Figueroa withdrew from his fight against Tomoki Kameda on Saturday after losing his WBA featherweight title for failing to make weight.
## Figueroa's weight issue
Figueroa hit the scales at 1.4 pounds over the 126-pound weight limit on Friday, losing his title.
## Kameda's response
Kameda said he will train again for the next WBA featherweight championship decider after being frustrated with Figueroa's weight issue.
## Key takeaway

Brandon Figueroa withdrew from his fight against Tomoki Kameda on Saturday due to illness after losing his WBA featherweight title for failing to make weight.