Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster Make Weight for Saturday’s ESPN+ Rematch
Foster, now 31, is still stung by his previous loss to Conceicao, a former Olympic gold medalist, who boasts a record of 19-2-1 with 9 knockouts. Foster, who holds a 22-3 record with 12 KOs, feels he should have emerged victorious in their first encounter on July 6 in Newark, New Jersey. He believes his defensive strategy caused Conceicao to miss frequently, but Foster’s lack of offensive output ultimately cost him the win.
Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster successfully made weight on Friday ahead of their highly anticipated rematch on Saturday, November 2, at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Conceicao, the reigning WBC super featherweight champion, weighed in at 129.7 lbs, while Foster came in just slightly heavier at 129.9 lbs.
During the weigh-in face-off, Foster flashed a confident, albeit seemingly forced smile, likely in an attempt to unsettle Conceicao. However, the experienced Brazilian champion is unlikely to be fazed by such mind games, having faced numerous challenges throughout his career. The rematch between Conceicao and Foster will be broadcast live on ESPN+, beginning at 5:50 p.m. ET / 2:50 p.m. PT.
Foster, now 31, is still stung by his previous loss to Conceicao, a former Olympic gold medalist, who boasts a record of 19-2-1 with 9 knockouts. Foster, who holds a 22-3 record with 12 KOs, feels he should have emerged victorious in their first encounter on July 6 in Newark, New Jersey. He believes his defensive strategy caused Conceicao to miss frequently, but Foster’s lack of offensive output ultimately cost him the win. Although Foster effectively dodged punches, his low punch volume worked against him in the eyes of the judges.
Determined to turn the tables, Foster promises a more aggressive approach in the rematch. He has expressed his intent to abandon his defensive tactics in favor of a more active, forward-moving style to try and dominate Conceicao. However, given that this approach is a departure from his usual strategy, some observers are skeptical. Shifting to a more aggressive style late in his career may be challenging, as such drastic adjustments in fighting style often prove difficult to execute effectively. Still, Foster remains optimistic, stating, “I just got to go out and be me… I’m going to bring a different style for this fight, and we’re going to turn it up.”
The official weigh-in card for ESPN+ includes several other matches, featuring fighters like Raymond Muratalla, Jesus Perez, and Bryce Mills. Each matchup adds to a packed evening of boxing, headlined by the Conceicao-Foster bout. As Foster seeks redemption and Conceicao aims to defend his title, fans are looking forward to an intense, hard-fought rematch.
