By Bob Smith – 11/02/2024 – Comments
Robson Conceicao makes his maiden defense of his WBC super featherweight title against the still salty former champion O’Shaquie Foster tonight in a rematch scheduled for 12 rounds in a Top Rank-promoted event in Verona, New York.
Foster (22-3, 12 KOs) was given a quick rematch due to the fan complaints over Conceicao’s questionable 12-round split decision defeat (19-2-1, 9 KOs) on July 13th. It was a fight where Foster focused on defense and was outworked by Conceicao.
Tonight’s event starts at 10:00 p.m. ET on ESPN & ESPN+. The results will be shown below.
In the co-feature, unbeaten lightweight Raymond Muratalla will face Jesus Perez in a 10-round contest. Muratalla (21-0, 16 KOs) needs a strong showing after his lackluster performance against Tevin Farmer on July 13th.
Main card
Robson Conceicao vs. O’Shaquie Foster
Raymond Muratalla vs. Jesus Perez
Foster needs a much stronger offensive showing if he’s to win tonight against the 2016 Olympic gold medalist Conceicao.
The fight is in New York, and fans expect to be entertained. Foster’s style is a 100% copy of Shakur Stevenson’s, with the three-step pullback move that he uses. That approach doesn’t work with fans and the judges.
Indeed, Foster was booed loudly by the fans in his fight against Conceicao last July at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The East Coast fans don’t enjoy watching fighters that use Foster’s hit-and-don’t-get-hit style. He says he will be more aggressive in this fight, but we’ll see tonight.
Last Updated on 11/02/2024
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