Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster to engage in rematch on Nov. 2
Robson Conceicao and O'Shaquie Foster will engage in a rematch on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Their first encounter, which took place on July 6, saw Conceicao nab the WBC junior lightweight title via exceptionally controversial scorecards.
“Conceicao and Foster are eager to prove themselves following their initial fight,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “This rematch is about setting things straight. Both want to show who the better man is, which will make for an exciting, competitive matchup, with the winner positioning himself for a chance at a unification bout.”
Brazil’s Conceicao (19-2-1, 9 KOs), added: “I'm fully focused and ready for my first title defense. Every fight is a new opportunity to prove myself, and on November 2, I’ll step into the ring with the same determination and hunger that brought me here. I respect O'Shaquie Foster, but I will show why I’m the true champion. My team and I have worked tirelessly, and I’m confident our efforts will be rewarded again. Foster, don’t run in the ring! See you in Verona!"
The exciting Foster (22-3, 12 KOs), who resides in Houston, Texas, is not known to run. He immediately campaigned for this rematch, which was subsequently ordered by the WBC, after losing his world title in his third defense. “I can't wait for November 2,” he said. “I'm ready to go out there and make a statement. That bad decision woke something up in me, and now all I can think about is the ‘get back.’ I want to thank everybody who pushed for the right thing to be done. Now the focus is to become a two-time champion.”
The Top Rank-promoted event, which will be broadcast on ESPN+, will also showcase lightweight contender Raymond Muratalla against the upset-hungry Jesus Perez in the 10-round co-feature.
Muratalla (21-0, 16 KOs) said, “I’m excited to get back in the ring. I like staying active, so fighting for the third time this year will keep me sharp as I get closer to a world title. Jesus Perez is tough and experienced. He’ll bring the fight, which means it will be an exciting clash where I can show my skills.”
Former world title challenger Abraham "El Super" Nova (23-3, 16 KOs) will see action on the undercard in a 10-round junior lightweight tilt against Mexico’s Humberto Galindo (14-3-2, 11 KOs). Nova looks to end 2024 on a high note after close split decision losses to Foster in February and Andres Cortes in June.
Local favorite Bryce Mills (16-1, 5 KOs), from nearby Liverpool, New York, faces former world title challenger Hank Lundy (32-14-1, 14 KOs) in an eight-round junior welterweight contest.
