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WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster (24-3, 12 KOs) defeated two-division champion Stephen Fulton Jr. (23-2, 8 KOs) by unanimous decision to claim the Interim WBC Lightweight Title. The fight, on the PBC pay-per-view undercard of Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach, saw Foster control distance and pace from the opening rounds, using his reach and jab to keep Fulton off balance. Judges scored the bout 119-109, 118-110, and 117-111. Foster Dominates With Tactical Precision “The game plan was to stay smart, stay sharp, and get him out of there in the later rounds,” Foster said. “But he’s a damn good fighter and a veteran, and he knew how to survive.” Foster, fighting in his home state of Texas, dictated the early rounds with his jab, landing 41 to Fulton’s 14 in the first six rounds. Switching stances, he increased pressure, landing straight shots that kept Fulton on the back foot. Overall, Foster landed 191 punches to Fulton’s 56. Fulton attempted to close the distance in the final rounds, but was repeatedly met with sharp counters and was unable to mount any sustained offense. Looking Ahead After the win, Foster called out potential future opponents. “I want Shakur Stevenson,” he said. “It looks like he’s going to fight at 140, so I have to choose either 130 or 135. I’ll see what happens and make a decision.” Foster’s performance confirmed his status as a rising force in the lightweight division. By controlling distance, landing power shots, and limiting Fulton’s offense, he captured the interim title and positioned himself for a potential showdown with top contenders at 130 or 135 pounds. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside at the sport’s most significant events since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.

WBC Super Featherweight World Champion O’Shaquie Foster (24-3, 12 KOs) defeated two-division champion Stephen Fulton Jr. (23-2, 8 KOs) by unanimous decision to claim the Interim WBC Lightweight Title. The fight, on the PBC pay-per-view undercard of Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach, saw Foster control distance and pace from the opening rounds, using his reach and jab to keep Fulton off balance. Judges scored the bout 119-109, 118-110, and 117-111. Foster Dominates With Tactical Precision “The game plan was to stay smart, stay sharp, and get him out of there in the later rounds,” Foster said. “But he’s a damn good fighter and a veteran, and he knew how to survive.” Foster, fighting in his home state of Texas, dictated the early rounds with his jab, landing 41 to Fulton’s 14 in the first six rounds. Switching stances, he increased pressure, landing straight shots that kept Fulton on the back foot. Overall, Foster landed 191 punches to Fulton’s 56. Fulton attempted to close the distance in the final rounds, but was repeatedly met with sharp counters and was unable to mount any sustained offense. Looking Ahead After the win, Foster called out potential future opponents. “I want Shakur Stevenson,” he said. “It looks like he’s going to fight at 140, so I have to choose either 130 or 135. I’ll see what happens and make a decision.” Foster’s performance confirmed his status as a rising force in the lightweight division. By controlling distance, landing power shots, and limiting Fulton’s offense, he captured the interim title and positioned himself for a potential showdown with top contenders at 130 or 135 pounds. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside at the sport’s most significant events since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.

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I obsess so you don't have to

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The drama at tonight’s blockbuster card started before a punch was thrown, as former WBC featherweight champion Stephen Fulton dramatically failed to make the super featherweight limit. Fulton, moving up four pounds from his 126 reign for a WBC interim title shot against O’Shaquie Foster, weighed in at 132 lbs (59.87 kg)—two pounds over the 130 lb limit. Foster hit the mark at 130 lbs (58.97 kg), making him eligible for the fight. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman commented on the controversy: “It’s truly regrettable that Fulton didn’t make the weight. We decided to support the promoters’ petition to save the fight in a big event, a fight that had already fallen through three times.” Despite the setback, Fulton remained confident, declaring, “I’ll be victorious.” WBN Note from PBC: Due to Fulton missing weight for the WBC Super Featherweight World Championship fight, Fulton vs. Foster will now be fought for the Interim WBC Lightweight Title. Main Card Weigh-Ins Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach – WBC Interim Super Lightweight (12 Rds) Isaac Cruz: 138.6 lbs (62.86 kg) Lamont Roach: 139.6 lbs (63.32 kg) Erislandy Lara vs Johan González – WBA Middleweight (12 Rds) Erislandy Lara: 159.6 lbs (72.40 kg) Johan González: 158.6 lbs (71.94 kg) Stephen Fulton vs O’Shaquie Foster – Interim WBC Lightweight (12 Rds) Stephen Fulton: 132 lbs (59.87 kg) O’Shaquie Foster: 130 lbs (58.97 kg) Notable Undercard Weights Rances Barthelemy: 139.8 lbs vs Frank Martin: 139.4 lbs (Super Lightweight, 10 Rds) Luis Núñez: 126 lbs vs Héctor Sosa: 126.6 lbs (Featherweight, 10 Rds) Daniel Blancas: 167.8 lbs vs William Townsel: 165.4 lbs (Super Middleweight, 8 Rds) Hugo Méndez: 137.4 lbs vs Nelson Hampton: 137.6 lbs (Lightweight, 4 Rds) Benjamin Johnson: 147.6 lbs vs Jonías González: 147.6 lbs (Welterweight, 4 Rds) Tonight’s card promises fireworks across multiple divisions, but all attention will remain on Stephen Fulton’s weight miss and whether he can overcome the setback to claim victory. With the fight already postponed three times, all eyes are now on Fulton—can he turn this drama into triumph? Broadcast Details The card will be broadcast live on Prime Video PPV starting at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT. Fans can stream all fights, including the main event, live from the Prime Video app or website. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside at the sport’s most significant events since founding WBN in 2010. Read full bio.