The co-main event of this weekend's card from New Jersey will see O'Shaquie Foster defend his WBC super featherweight title against Robson Conceicao.

It will be Conceicao's fourth shot at winning a major title and he comes into the bout having beaten Jose Ivan Guardado by TKO last month.

Champion Foster made his second title defence in February, winning a split decision over Abraham Nova thanks to a 12th-round knockdown.

Here's everything you need to know ahead of Foster vs. Conceicao.


When is O'Shaquie Foster vs Robson Conceicao?
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK (Sunday)
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK (Sunday)
The ringwalks for Stevenson vs. Harutyunyan are scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the event set to begin at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK. These timings are subject to change.
What has been said?

“It would be an immense honor and a historic milestone for me and for Brazil,”
“Being the first Brazilian to achieve both an Olympic medal and a professional world title is a dream that motivates me every day. I want to inspire the next generation of Brazilian boxers and show that with dedication and perseverance, great achievements in the sport are possible.”
“Each loss was a lesson learned and an opportunity to improve. I have worked hard on my mentality, ensuring that each experience strengthens me and prepares me better for this opportunity,”
“We have made several detailed analyses of the previous fights and identified areas for improvement. I have been working on specific technical adjustments and tactical strategies to avoid past mistakes and ensure I am prepared for any situation in the ring. The focus is on dominating the fight from start to finish, minimizing the chances of any controversial decisions.”
“Foster is undoubtedly a skilled and versatile opponent. I have great respect for his abilities in the ring, but I also believe he has vulnerabilities that we can exploit,”
“My team and I have studied his fights thoroughly and developed a game plan to take advantage of his weaknesses while maximizing my own strengths.”

 

 

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