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O’Shaquie Foster Gets His Revenge Against Robson Conceição
O’Shaquie Foster Gets His Revenge Against Robson Conceição
O’Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) got his revenge over Robson Conceição (19-3-1, 9 KOs, 1 NC).
While one judge had their fight 115-113 for Conceição, the other two saw it 115-113 for Foster. With the win, the American is again the WBC super featherweight world champion. Foster previously held the title but lost it to Conceição via split decision earlier this year in their first meeting. The WBC ordered a rematch, resulting in the pair fighting in Verona, NY.
The two headlined a Top Rank card at the Turning Stone Resort Casino. Boxing fans in the United States could catch the action live on ESPN+. Those in Canada were able to do so with TSN+. Sky Sports+ were broadcasters for those in the United Kingdom.
O’Shaquie Foster Gets His Revenge Against Robson Conceição
Fight Recap
The opening round saw both fighters actively throw out the jab. Conceição and Foster stayed active in the early rounds, throwing plenty of jabs and shots to the body. Of the two, Foster was the more accurate. However, the reigning champion was the busier one in the first half of the contest.
We got ourselves a physical contest 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Fu3ZFcMeHW
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 3, 2024
Clinching was frequent throughout the bout. Conceição appeared to tire more compared to his opponent as the fight progressed. There were moments where Foster stunned the Brazilian but did little to capitalize on it. While Conceição may have had the busier start, Foster’s accuracy allowed him to clinch rounds in a close fight and land more over 12 rounds. In the end, two of the judges preferred his work over that of Conceição’s.
‘Shock’ with an ELECTRIC right hand ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/fdCYnTr9m8
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 3, 2024
Post-fight Interview
O’Shaquie Foster
“He’s a hell of a fighter, man,” said Foster after the fight. “His heart, it’s unbelievable man. Shout out to him, he got a big heart man.”
“I told y’all I was gonna step it up and bring it to him and that was my goal. I still ain’t satisfied with my performance but I like I showed a lot of people my versatility.”
Robson Conceição
“I’m happy because I know what I did in the ring,” said Conceição through an interpreter. “I know that I did a good job so it’s no reason to be sad. I’m also happy with my capacity and I know what I did in the ring today. I know that I did a good job.”
“Yes, I think it’s one of my best performances and I know that I did a good job. I trained really well for it. The fight was tough and it was close, but I know that I did a good job.”
Undercard Results
Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs) won via second round technical knockout against Jesus Perez (25-6, 18 KOs). The time of stoppage for this 10-round lightweight bout was 1:24. Perez went down twice in round two from right hands. Following a few combinations from Muratalla, the referee put an end to proceedings with Perez still standing.
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Bryce Mills (17-1, 6 KOs) won via fifth round corner retirement against Mike Ohan Jr. (19-4, 9 KOs). The official time of stoppage for this eight-round super lightweight clash was 3:00. At the conclusion of round five, Ohan’s corner put an end to proceedings, giving Mills the stoppage win.
Abraham Nova (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and Humberto Galindo (14-3-3, 11 KOs) fought to a split draw in a 10-round super featherweight contest. One judge had 97-93 for Galindo. Another had it 96=94 for Nova. A third judge had the action 95-95.
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Jahi Tucker (13-1-1, 6 KOs) won via eighth round technical knockout against Quillisto Madera (14-6, 9 KOs). The time of stoppage for this eight-round middleweight bout was 1:52. Tucker landed a chopping right hand that stunned Madera and had him holding on for dear life. As a result, the referee put an end to proceedings.
Ali Feliz (4-0, 3 KOs) won via second round technical knockout against Rashad Coulter (5-5, 3 KOs). The time of stoppage for this six-round heavyweight clash was 1:34. The fight was waved off after Feliz unleashed a series of unanswered punches with Coulter along the ropes.
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Yan Santana (13-0, 12 KOs) won via fourth round technical knockout against Eduardo Baez (23-7-2, 9 KOs). The time of stoppage for this 10-round featherweight contest was 1:57. Baez went to the canvas in round four after being hit with a right hand followed by two lefts. He got up, but the fight was waved off after Baez was getting hit with clean shots without protecting himself.
Opening the broadcast, Damian Knyba (14-0, 8 KOs) won via third round technical knockout against Richard Lartey (16-7, 13 KOs). The time of stoppage for this eight-round heavyweight bout was 2:10. Lartey hit the canvas after being hit with a straight right and left, after which the fight came to an end.
Currently writing out of Toronto, Canada, Saadeq first became a boxing fan while living in Doha, Qatar. Looking to become more involved in the sport, he began writing about boxing and has had work published in outlets such as Seconds Out and Boxing Social. He looks forward to continue covering boxing on Big Fight Weekend.