Boxing
O’Shaquie Foster vows to right the wrong in exchange for Conceicao
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3 months agoon
Former world champion O’Shaquie Foster didn’t finish things. The 31-year-old will face Robson Conceição for the WBC junior lightweight title on Saturday, November 2, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, Novel York.
Foster lost the title to Conceição in July by split decision, which left him irate and motivated to become a two-time world champion.
Conceição-Foster II headlines the gala, which will be broadcast live and exclusively in the US on ESPN+.
Tickets, promoted by Top Rank, are on sale and can be purchased at the Turning Stone Resort casino box office by calling 800.771.7711 or online at Ticketmaster.com.
After a decorated amateur career, Foster (22-3, 12 KO) turned professional in 2012. After early setbacks, he rebounded with a 12-fight winning streak under trainer Bobby Benton and won the WBC belt by defeating Rey Vargas in February 2023. Foster defended his crown with a thrilling 12th-round stoppage of Rocky Hernandez on the enemy’s field, then defeated Abraham Nova in his second defense to score the points.
Here’s what Foster had to say after a recent training session in Houston:
“The fight was basic. I didn’t see where the judges came up with this decision. But the fight was basic for me. I only saw that I could be more dynamic and relax my hands more in some situations.
“There are a lot of things I can do in this ring. I feel like I could have just put in more combos. I could have done a little more. But now I have the opportunity to do it again. Not everyone gets this chance. Often people get robbed and don’t get revenge. So I’m ecstatic that I managed to get this rematch and I want to let my hands do more.”
“I feel like he could try to go out and do something different, but if you watch his fights you see he fights the same way every time. It doesn’t change it much. But in my opinion, I just focus on what I can do. I’m good at rematches. I often caught them from amateurs and always took revenge on them. This is my first time competing, so I’m excited about it. “It’ll be fun.”
“I want the biggest fights. On December 7 we have the fight Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez. So I feel like everything will fit perfectly.”
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Miyo Yoshida launches the return on February 1 vs Beata Dudek
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16 hours agoon
January 28, 2025Leaving her controversial loss according to the decision on the modern international boxing federation (IBF) of the world champion in weight, Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KO) in October, three times, two-level world champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5) Return to the ring On February 1 against the Srowoksia Super Bantamweight Beata Dudek (5-5, 4 KO).
Yoshida vs. Dudek is a planned 8-round fight on the card presented by the Prime Time Promotions at the Prudential Center in Newark, Novel Jersey.
COMPUBODOKS statistics for Yoshida vs. Metcalf 2 in October last year was heavily supported by Yoshida, which lost the title of World World World IBF, due to the dubious results of the judge 99-91 (Robin Taylor), Robert Perez (97-93) and Max Deluca (96-94).
According to Compubox, Yoshida ended the fight for 96-64 in general, 49-17 in JABS, 30-16 in body blows and 8-0-2 in a total round.
Yoshida’s master defense maintained the opponent at a distance, which meant that the enormous percentage of Metcalf blows is not associated with the connection, hitting only the air.
In general, Yoshida landed an amazingly 50 % more blows (96-64) than Metcalf, in addition to a much higher percentage of accuracy, almost three times higher than 22 % than the opponent’s 9 %.
The head of Yoshida, a lawyer based in Novel York Keith Sullivan, appealed to IBF, asking for an immediate rematch. IBF reviewed the legal report of Sullivan and support of statistical data, and rarely undertook to maintain Yoshida in ranking No. 1 and ordering her mandatory pretender Metcalf, demanding Metcalf to defend her crown against Yoshid.
“I am very grateful to IBF and my manager, Mr. Sullivan,” said Yoshida about her current status. “Looking back at the last match, I am terrified of the results of scoring, especially 99-91. We had a great game plan to take care of the height and achieve the advantage of my opponent, and the judges were fed for perfect performance. “
The main difference between her last and upcoming fights is her mental approach to win so clearly that everyone will agree when her hand will be raised in victory. Yoshida did not care about the risk of her compared to Metcalf, taking this fight with Dudek, who fights Hungary.
“Last year,” she explained, “I fought only one match. There was a gap between the matches. To be in the best condition, I want to fight consistently and I will definitely be ready to win this match.
“My opponent (Dudek) is one class higher and at the same height as Metcalf. So I wanted this fight for these reasons, a bigger and higher opponent to prepare me for a re -match. Dudek is an opponent who cannot be appreciated. I trained tough to keep my spirits. I started fighting with fly weight and this will be my first fight for 121 pounds, but I prepared for it. “
“Miyo had a great camp. He will make a huge show of his skills and power of boxing. Concentration and commitment to the training are inspiring, “noted her main coach Jimmy Sosa, who trains her with her brother Aurelino and a fitness coach, Sergiy Korchyly.
“Taking this fight, Miyo risks the loss of the title, but she was adamant, she wanted to be busy and wanted a higher, heavier and stronger opponent,” added manager Miyo Keith Sullivan. “I was very pleased with the IBF decision. I put it within 48 hours of the decision. God willing, Miyo emerges victorious on Saturday, and then the title shot is next. “
The Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will try to start his 2025 in Definitely, preparing to fight the Condyging Contender Angel Fierro on Saturday, February 1 as part of the PBC loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on the best movie with t- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Our bags are packed and we are ready to see everyone in Vegas this week,” said Cruz. “People are content to see us again in the ring and there is no better way to start 2025 than in the total Mexican battle!”
The 26-year-old will fight for the third time in Las Vegas as a professional, including his triumph of March 2024 a passionate fans base.
“I remember how I fought for the first time in Las Vegas, because it was the culmination of years of tough work,” said Cruz. “Every Mexican warrior wants to fight in Las Vegas and I am grateful to come back. This is not different than the first time, because of all fans who showed me love. I am grateful for them and I want them to be proud. “
In his first fight, from the time of losing the title by decision in August last year, Cruz will start his run in recovering the title and hopes that with winning February 1 he will be able to return back to the top of the division of 140 pounds.
“Saturday, February 1 is a novel beginning,” said Cruz. “Fans love this kind of fights and what I am fighting for. We had a mighty training camp to be at its best when the bell rings. The goal is to regain our place at the top and delve into more fights. We will enter this ring in a great shape. “
Tickets for the live event are already on sale via axs.com.
In addition to PPV, it is available for purchase at the Prime Video in the USA, Great Britain, and now Canada – regardless of Prime membership – fans will also be able to still access television through customary cable and satellite stores, as well as PPV.com.
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Oliver McCall Return delayed when the ex-champion is approaching 60
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2 days agoon
January 27, 2025Oliver McCall’s return to the ring was delayed from January 21 to February 4, when the former heavyweight champion still hits.
Despite his growth of age, McCall refuses to suspend gloves at 59. Still sanctioned for fighting and receiving a platform on the Country Box, McCall will return to action two months after his 60th birthday.
What is amazing, the boxer who won his first world title in 1994 is still lacing gloves 31 years later. But that’s where we are when McCall is preparing for Gary Cobia, an opponent who has not fought for a decade. McCall has been fighting for the second time from five years of release and has not lost since 2014.
McCall lost three times during a failed place in Europe in 2012–2014. Its 74 record currently contains 60 wins and 14 failures.
“Atomic bull” seems to be on a mission to find a fight with influential in the situation of the trip. However, if he is fighting again this year, there will still be ten years after defeating the current record holder for the oldest professional boxer.
Albert Hughes Jr. He maintains this honor after the fight at the age of 70. WBN questioned the validity of Hughes’s fight, which takes place in 2019. This did not stop the recognition of Guinness World Records before ratification of the feat.
The event with the participation of McCall takes place on the Country account at the Virgin Heznimnine Sando vs Vaughn Alexander in the Super Medium Libra competition. Sando has 15-0 and strives to build his invincible run. Djibil Diakite, another undefeated warrior in 168, also competes on the card.
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