O'Shaquie Foster

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O'Shaquie Foster
Born
O'Shaquie Dominique Williams Foster

(1993-09-17) 17 September 1993 (age 30)
Orange, Texas, U.S.
Other names
  • Ice Water
  • Shock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO12
Losses2

O'Shaquie Dominique Williams Foster (/oʊˈʃɑːki/ oh-SHAH-ki; born 17 September 1993) is an American professional boxer, who has held the WBC super featherweight title since February 2023. Foster is managed by Keith Mills of Boxing Advisors LLC.

Professional career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Foster made his professional debut against Theo Johnson on 8 September 2012. He won the fight by a first-round technical knockout. Foster amassed a 10–0 record during the next four years, before making his first step-up in competition. That step-up came against the undefeated Lavisas Williams on 19 February 2016, on the undercard of Showtime's "ShoBox: The Next Generation". Foster won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout. He dropped Williams in rounds two, three, four and seven.[2] Foster next faced Rolando Chinea on 22 July 2016. Chinea handed Foster his second professional loss, as he won the fight by split decision.[3]

Foster bounced back from his second professional loss with a first-round technical knockout of Andrew Goodrich on 29 December 2017 and a majority decision win against Kaylyn Alfred on 20 January 2018, with both fights taking place at lightweight. Foster returned to super featherweight to face Frank De Alba on 13 April 2018. He won the eight round bout by majority decision. Two judges scored the fight 79–73 and 78–74 in his favor, while the third judge scored it as an even 76–76 draw.[4]

Rise up the ranks[edit]

Foster was booked to face the unbeaten WBC Silver super featherweight champion Jon Fernandez, in the main event of the "ShoBox: The New Generation" series, which took place on 21 September 2018. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 98–92 in his favor. Foster landed 145 total punches and 96 power punches over ten rounds, while Fernandez managed to land 102 total punches and 89 power punches.[5]

Foster faced Fatiou Fassinou in a stay-busy fight on 23 February 2019. It was Foster's first fight near his native Orange County, as it took place in Beaumont, Texas.[6] He won the fight by a third-round retirement, as Fassinou opted to remain in his corner after the third round ended.[7] Foster was scheduled to fight Jesus Bravo for the vacant WBA Fedecentro super featherweight title on 17 July 2019, at the Gimnasio Nacional Eddy Cortés in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It was Foster's first fight outside of the United States. He won the fight by an eight-round knockout. Foster floored Bravo with a counter right straight at the 2:59 minute mark of the eight round, which prompted referee Ronald Alvarez to stop the fight with one second remaining in the round.[8]

Foster made his first WBC Silver title defense against Alberto Mercado on 5 December 2019, at the Terminal 5 in New York City. The fight was scheduled for the undercard of the UFC Fight Pass broadcast super lightweight title fight between Ana Laura Esteche and Mary McGee.[9] He won the fight by unanimous decision. Two judges scored the fight 99–91 in his favor, while the third judge scored it 98–92 for Foster.[10]

Foster made his second WBC Silver title defense against the veteran Miguel Roman on 19 November 2020, after an eleven-month absence from the sport. The fight was scheduled as the main event of an NBCSN broadcast card, which took place at the Wild Card Boxing in Los Angeles, California.[11] Some minor controversy occurred prior to the fight, as it was discovered by Foster's head coach Bobby Benton that the padding was removed from Roman's gloves. The state commission confiscated the gloves, and replaced them by a second pair.[12] Foster won the fight by a ninth-round knockout, forcing a referee stoppage with a flurry of punches at the 0:58 minute mark. Roman was knocked down twice prior to the stoppage. Foster first knocked him down with a right straight midway through the opening round, while the second knockdown was the result of a left hand early in the ninth round.[13]

Foster is scheduled to face the #2 ranked WBC super featherweight contender Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov in a WBC title eliminator on 18 March 2022, on the undercard of the Estelle Yoka Mossely and Yanina del Carmen Lescano IBO title bout.[14] He won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118–109, 117–110 and 117–110. Foster scored the only knockdown of the fight in the twelfth round, dropping Yaqubov with a left overhand.[15]

WBC super featherweight champion[edit]

Foster vs. Vargas[edit]

Foster was booked to face the reigning WBC featherweight champion Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC super featherweight title,[16] on 11 February 2023, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.[17] The sanctioning body permitted Vargas to challenge for the vacant championship, while holding a belt a weight class lower, following the breakdown of his negotiations with the WBA featherweight titleholder Léo Santa Cruz.[18] Despite entering the bout as a slight underdog, Foster was able to win the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 116–112, 117–111 and 119–109. Foster landed 144 total and 87 power punches throughout the twelve round contest, compared to the 101 total and 66 power punches from Vargas.[19]

Foster vs. Hernandez[edit]

During the annual WBC convention, held on November 9, 2022, the sanctioning body ordered the winner of the vacant championship bout between Foster and Rey Vargas to make two mandatory title defenses: first against the once-defeated Eduardo Hernandez and the second against the winner of the Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov and Robson Conceição title eliminator.[20] As Foster failed to reach an agreement with Hernandez, a purse bid was called for August 8, 2023.[21] The promotional rights were secured by Matchroom Boxing, who put in a winning bid of $466,666.[22] The fight took place on October 28, 2023, in Hernandez's home country of Mexico.[23] Though the fight seemed competitive through the first 10 rounds, Foster was behind on two of the three judges scorecards. The eleventh round was a round of the year contender, Foster rocked Hernandez early but Hernandez battle back and hurt Foster in turn. In the twelfth and final round Foster finally took over, dropping Hernandez twice and defending his title via TKO.[24] [25]

Foster vs. Nova[edit]

On February 16, 2024, Foster was scheduled to make the second defense of his title against Abraham Nova at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York.[26] He won the fight by split decision.[27][28]

Professional boxing record[edit]

24 fights 22 wins 2 losses
By knockout 12 0
By decision 10 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 22–2 Abraham Nova SD 12 16 Feb 2024 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC super featherweight title
23 Win 21–2 Eduardo Hernandez TKO 12 (12), 2:38 28 Oct 2023 Polifórum Benito Juárez, Cancún, Mexico Retained WBC super featherweight title
22 Win 20–2 Rey Vargas UD 12 11 Feb 2023 Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBC super featherweight title
21 Win 19–2 Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov UD 12 18 Mar 2022 Aviation Club Tennis Centre, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Retained WBC Silver super featherweight title
20 Win 18–2 Miguel Román KO 9 (10), 0:58 19 Nov 2020 Wild Card Boxing, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Retained WBC Silver super featherweight title
19 Win 17–2 Alberto Mercado UD 10 5 Dec 2019 Terminal 5, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC Silver super featherweight title
18 Win 16–2 Jesus Bravo KO 8 (10), 2:59 17 Jul 2019 Gimnasio Nacional Eddy Cortés, San José, Costa Rica Won vacant WBA Fedecentro super featherweight title
17 Win 15–2 Fatiou Fassinou RTD 3 (10), 3:00 23 Feb 2019 Beaumont Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 14–2 Jon Fernandez UD 10 21 Sep 2018 Firelake Arena, Shawnee, Oklahoma, U.S. Won WBC Silver super featherweight title
15 Win 13–2 Frank De Alba MD 8 13 Apr 2018 Sands Bethlehem Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Kaylyn Alfred MD 4 20 Jan 2018 Arabia Shrine Center, Houston, U.S.
13 Win 11–2 Andrew Goodrich TKO 1 (4), 2:41 29 Dec 2017 Rapides Coliseum, Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
12 Loss 10–2 Rolando Chinea SD 8 22 Jul 2016 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
11 Win 10–1 Lavisas Williams TKO 7 (8), 0:52 19 Feb 2016 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey U.S.
10 Win 9–1 Rynell Griffin TKO 4 (6), 2:13 16 Jan 2016 ABC Sports Complex, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
9 Loss 8–1 Samuel Teah UD 8 6 Nov 2015 The D Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Darius Jackson KO 1 (4), 1:03 26 Sep 2015 Veteran's Memorial Park, Beach Haven, New Jersey, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Frank Jordan KO 1 (4), 1:26 22 Aug 2015 North Hall at Eastern Market, Washington, D.C., U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Devin Parker UD 4 12 Jul 2014 Evangeline Downs Casino, Opelousas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Mario Lacey TKO 2 (6), 1:03 10 May 2014 Evangeline Downs Casino, Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Aaron Anderson UD 4 2 Nov 2013 H & PE Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Stephan Nava KO 1 (4), 0:36 26 Oct 2012 Casa de Amistad, Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Manuel Rubalcava UD 4 22 Sep 2012 Civic Center, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Theo Johnson TKO 1 (4), 0:12 8 Sep 2012 Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, Texas, U.S.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Boxing record for O'Shaquie Foster". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Christ, Scott (20 February 2016). "ShoBox results: Adam Lopez stays undefeated, O'Shaquie Foster gets back on track". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  3. ^ "O'Shaquie Foster v Rolando Chinea". boxrec.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  4. ^ Press Release (18 April 2018). "O'Shaquie Foster decisions Frank De Alba in Bethlehem". ringnews24.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  5. ^ Santoliquito, Joseph (21 September 2018). "O'Shaquie Foster shocks unbeaten Jon Fernandez in ShoBox main event". ringtv.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  6. ^ Lim, Peter (23 February 2019). "O'Shaquie Foster Takes on Fassinou in Homecoming Bout". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Foster Wins Homecoming". kogt.com. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  8. ^ Salazar, Francisco (18 July 2019). "O'Shaquie Foster stops Jesus Bravo in eight". ringtv.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  9. ^ Salazar, Francisco (5 December 2019). "O'Shaquie Foster meets Alberto Mercado tonight on UFC Fight Pass". ringtv.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  10. ^ "Boxing Results: O'Shaquie Foster decisions Alberto Mercado". boxingnews24.com. 6 December 2019. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  11. ^ Ketelle, Lukie (19 November 2020). "O'Shaquie Foster Looks to Fulfill Opportunity Of A Lifetime, Tonight on NBCSN". itrboxing.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  12. ^ Donovan, Jake (19 November 2020). "Miguel Roman Glove Controversy Discovered, Resolved Ahead Of Ring City Debut". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  13. ^ Donovan, Jake (19 November 2020). "O'Shaquie Foster Floors Miguel Roman Twice, Stops Him Inside Of Nine". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  14. ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (4 February 2022). "O'Shaquie Foster vs Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov eliminator joins Edwards-Waseem on March 18th". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  15. ^ Donovan, Jake (18 March 2022). "O'Shaquie Foster Drops, Soundly Outpoints Muhammadkhuja Yaqubov In WBC Title Eliminator". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  16. ^ Donovan, Jake (3 October 2022). "O'Shaquie Foster-Rey Vargas: WBC To Order Vacant 130-Pound Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  17. ^ Coppinger, Mike (28 December 2022). "Sources: Vargas, Foster to meet for WBC junior lightweight title". espn.com. Retrieved 28 December 2022.
  18. ^ Donovan, Jake (3 October 2022). "O'Shaquie Foster-Rey Vargas: WBC To Order Vacant 130-Pound Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 4 October 2022.
  19. ^ Christ, Scott (12 February 2023). "Vargas vs Foster full fight video highlights and results: O'Shaquie Foster beats Rey Vargas to claim first world title". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  20. ^ Donovan, Jake (12 February 2023). "O'Shaquie Foster Title Win Likely To Come With Back-To-Back Mandatory Defenses". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
  21. ^ Donovan, Jake (7 August 2023). "O'Shaquie Foster-Rocky Hernandez WBC Title Fight Heads To August 8 Purse Bid". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  22. ^ Donovan, Jake (8 August 2023). "Foster-Hernandez: Matchroom Boxing ($466,666) Wins Purse Bid For WBC 130-Pound Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  23. ^ Stumberg, Patrick L. (7 September 2023). "O'Shaquie Foster vs Eduardo Hernandez set for October 28th on DAZN". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
  24. ^ Donovan, Jake (28 October 2023). "O'Shaquie Foster Drops Rocky Hernandez Twice, Stops Him in Twelfth of Wild Action Fight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  25. ^ Photos, Boxing (29 October 2023). "Photos: O'Shaquie Foster Rallies To Knock Rocky Hernandez Out in Thriller - HUGE Gallery". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
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  27. ^ Iskenderov, Parviz (17 February 2024). "O'Shaquie Foster takes decision against Abraham Nova to retain title live from New York". FIGHTMAG.
  28. ^ Christ, Scott (16 February 2024). "O'Shaquie Foster beats Abraham Nova by split decision to retain title: Highlights and results". Bad Left Hook.

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Jon Fernandez
 WBC silver
super featherweight champion
September 21, 2018 – February 11, 2023
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Michael Magnesi
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Shakur Stevenson 		WBC super featherweight champion
February 11, 2023 – present 		Incumbent
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