Foster Reclaims Junior Lightweight Title
O’Shaquie Foster regained the WBC junior lightweight title with a split-decision victory over Robson Conceicao in a rematch on Saturday in Verona, NY. This victory allowed Foster to exact revenge after a controversial loss to Conceicao in July, where many fans disputed the decision.
Fight Highlights
- The rematch was competitive, with all three judges scoring it closely, separated by only one round.
- Foster’s performance was markedly better than in the first bout, showcasing his skills effectively.
- Conceicao, an Olympic gold medalist, drops to No. 4 in the rankings, while Foster rises to No. 3.
130-Pound Division Context
The junior lightweight division lacks a standout star, making the rankings even more fluid. Notably, two of the top fighters, Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez, are set to meet in a title rematch on December 7.
Current Rankings Snapshot
Heavyweight (Unlimited)
- Oleksandr Usyk (Record: 22-0, 14 KOs)
Last: W (SD12) Tyson Fury, May 18
Next: Dec. 21 vs. Tyson Fury - Tyson Fury (Record: 34-1-1, 24 KOs)
Last: L (SD12) Oleksandr Usyk, May 18
Next: Dec. 21 vs. Oleksandr Usyk - Daniel Dubois (Record: 22-2, 21 KOs)
Last: W (KO5) Anthony Joshua, Sept. 21
Next: TBA - Joseph Parker (Record: 35-3, 23 KOs)
Last: W (MD12) Zhilei Zhang, March 8
Next: TBA - Anthony Joshua (Record: 28-4, 25 KOs)
Last: L (KO5) Daniel Dubois, Sept. 21
Next: TBA
Junior Lightweight (Up to 130 Pounds)
- Emanuel Navarrete
- Oscar Valdez
- O’Shaquie Foster (Record: 20-2, 10 KOs)
Last: W (SD12) Robson Conceicao, Nov. 10
Next: TBA - Robson Conceicao (Record: 17-2, 8 KOs)
Last: L (SD12) O’Shaquie Foster, Nov. 10
Next: TBA - Other fighters in this division will be updated post-rematch on Dec. 7.
Additional Divisional Rankings
Cruiserweight (Up to 200 Pounds)
- Jai Opetaia
- Chris Billam-Smith
- Mairis Briedis
- Gilberto Ramirez
- Norair Mikaeljan
Light Heavyweight (Up to 175 Pounds)
- Artur Beterbiev
- Dmitry Bivol
- David Benavidez
- David Morrell
- Joshua Buatsi
Super Middleweight (Up to 168 Pounds)
- Canelo Alvarez
- Christian Mbilli
- Jaime Munguia
- Caleb Plant
- Diego Pacheco
Middleweight (Up to 160 Pounds)
- Janibek Alimkhanuly
- Carlos Adames
- Erislandy Lara
- Chris Eubank Jr.
- Jermall Charlo
Junior Middleweight (Up to 154 Pounds)
- Terence Crawford
- Israil Madrimov
- Sebastian Fundora
- Bakhram Murtazaliev
- Vergil Ortiz Jr.
Conclusion
Foster’s victory positions him well within the competitive junior lightweight division, while the heavyweight scene remains heated with the upcoming Usyk-Fury rematch. The rankings will continue to evolve as more fights unfold in the coming months.