VERONA, N.Y. — O’Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) is now a two-time world champion.
Foster regained the WBC junior light-weight world title with a break up choice victory over Robson Conceição (19-3-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at Turning Stone Resort On line casino in Verona, New York.
Two judges scored it 115-113 for Foster, whereas one scored it 115-113 for Conceição.
Conceição dethroned Foster with a hard-fought verdict in July, prompting the rematch lower than 4 months later. This time, Foster was extra aggressive, switching stances within the early rounds and standing his floor to commerce physique photographs within the fourth.
By the seventh, Foster started to put on down Conceição as he asserted himself and pressed ahead. The Brazilian fired again, however Foster persistently defended towards Conceição’s proper hand, countering sharply with a proper of his personal.
Within the tenth, Foster buzzed Conceição with a one-two, however Conceição survived earlier than buying and selling blows within the championship rounds.
Foster stated, “Man, he’s a hell of a fighter. His coronary heart is unbelievable. Shoutout to him. He’s acquired a giant coronary heart.”
“I advised y’all I used to be gonna step it up and produce it to him. That was my aim. I nonetheless ain’t happy with my efficiency, however I felt like I confirmed a lot of individuals my versatility.”
“I need the winner of Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez.”
Conceição stated, “I’m glad as a result of I do know what I did within the ring. I did a superb job, so there’s no motive to be unhappy. I do know the victory wasn’t mine tonight, however I do know that I did a superb job.”
“If he needs the rematch, I’ll be prepared. I gave him a rematch, so I believe he ought to present the identical respect to me by giving me the third battle.”
Muratalla Blasts Out Perez
Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs) handed Mexican warrior Jesus Perez (25-6, 18 KOs) his first stoppage defeat with a second-round TKO in tonight’s co-feature.
Within the opening stanza, Muratalla used his left hand to measure distance and arrange his proper. By the second spherical, he discovered his vary, flooring Perez with a one-two mixture within the first ten seconds.
Perez rose to his ft, solely to hit the canvas once more lower than a minute later. Moments afterward, Muratalla surged ahead as soon as extra, prompting referee Charlie Fitch to cease the battle at 1:24.
Muratalla stated, “I’m coming for these champions. I’ve nonetheless acquired it. I don’t know what individuals are speaking about. I’m right here.”
“I’m asking for these title photographs, they usually haven’t given them to me. So, tonight I proved that I deserve it. I need any of the champions.”
“I’m prepared for any of the fellows with the belts. I’m simply ready for that decision. You noticed what I’m able to doing. I’m ready for that decision to battle any of the champions.”
Junior Welterweight: Syracuse’s hometown hero, Bryce Mills (17-1, 6 KOs), registered a fifth-round TKO versus Mike Ohan Jr. (19-4, 9 KOs). Mills overpowered Ohan from the opening seconds, exploiting his low guard to land punches from all angles. By the fifth, Mills was touchdown at will, prompting Ohan’s nook to halt the one-sided assault after the spherical ended.
Junior Light-weight: Abraham Nova (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and Humberto Galindo (14-3-3, 11 KOs) battled to a 10-round break up draw. Galindo aggressively reduce off the ring, whereas Nova used his footwork to arrange fast jabs and proper fingers from the skin. Each had their moments however struggled to determine a decisive edge. Scores: 97-93 Galindo, 96-94 Nova, and 95-95.
Middleweight: Jahi Tucker (13-1-1, 6 KOs) scored an eighth-round TKO over veteran Quilisto Madera (14-6, 9 KOs). Tucker initiated the competition with exact combos, whereas Madera stood his floor and fought again. The exchanges grew extra intense within the later rounds, and Tucker was deducted some extent within the last stanza for punching throughout a break. Moments later, nevertheless, he harm Madera, prompting the referee to cease the motion at 1:52.
Heavyweight: Staff USA standout Ali Feliz (4-0, 3 KOs) dispatched Rashad Coulter (5-5, 3 KOs) by way of second-round TKO. The 21-year-old boxed calmly earlier than touchdown bombs round Coulter’s guard. Feliz quickly had Coulter towards the ropes, the place a number of unanswered strikes ended the battle at 1:34.
Featherweight: Dominican puncher Yan Santana (13-0, 12 KOs) battered former world title challenger Eduardo Baez (23-7-2, 9 KOs) en path to a fourth-round stoppage. Santana floored Baez with a flurry of punches earlier than one other collection of blows compelled referee Charlie Fitch to halt the competition at 1:57.
Heavyweight: Polish behemoth Damian Knyba (14-0, 8 KOs) remained undefeated with a third-round TKO towards Richard Lartey (16-7, 13 KOs). Time of stoppage: 2:10.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Government Author, Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a ardour for Fight Sports activities and likewise a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s additionally a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer.
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