The fourth time was the appeal. Robson Conceição upset O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster by a cut up resolution to win the WBC junior light-weight world title in a tactical affair.
Conceição had beforehand fallen quick in world title bids 3 times earlier than however did simply sufficient to edge the defending champion in a verdict that sparked fast debate.
Nonetheless, Conceição( 19-2-1, 9 KOs) prevailed by scores of 116-112 and 115-113, whereas Foster held a 116-112 edge on the third card. Foster, who gained the belt in February 2023, made two title defenses earlier than Saturday evening’s stunner.
“That is for my daughter. I promised this to my daughter, and I used to be in a position to fulfill that promise. I’m the champion of the world,” Conceição mentioned.
Foster (22-3, 12 KOs) outlanded his challenger, 109-76, and vehemently disagreed with the decision.
“I don’t know, man. I assumed it was straightforward. I assumed it was a simple battle. I didn’t get touched besides with a headbutt. I don’t know, man,” Foster mentioned. “I’ll be again. However I would like the rematch.
“They stole this from me. They stole this battle from me. I simply needed to indicate the world I may bang it out, and if I wish to, I don’t must get touched. I suppose it wasn’t adequate for the judges.”
Different outcomes:
Light-weight: Cleveland-born prodigy Abdullah Mason (14-0, 12 KOs) opened the ESPN telecast with a flourish, knocking out Luis Lebron within the third spherical. Lebron (20-6-1, 13 KOs) had by no means been stopped earlier than, and Mason made straightforward work of the Puerto Rican veteran. Mason knocked Lebron twice within the second, first with an overhand left after which with a collection of proper hooks. The tip was close to, and Lebron’s nook threw within the towel at 1:18 of the third to forestall additional harm.
Mason mentioned, “I suppose we fed him a bit little bit of smoke, and he didn’t have the urge for food for it.”
Junior Light-weight: In a crossroads battle of 130-pound contenders, Dominican standout Eridson Garcia (19-1, 12 KOs) notched a one-sided 10-round resolution over William Foster III (17-2, 11 KOs) by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 2x.
Featherweight: Newark-born prospect Keith Colon (1-0, 1 KO) had a profitable skilled debut, blasting out Hunter Turbyfill (4-2, 1 KO) within the second spherical. Colon linked on a collection of proper uppercuts, which backed Turbyfill into the blue nook and prompted referee Shada Murdaugh to cease the bout.
Junior Welterweight: Kelvin Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), the eldest brother of the combating DB3 household, used his southpaw jab and lengthy attain to show away the stiff problem of Kevin Johnson (12-4, 8 KOs) by eight-round majority resolution (76-76 and 78-74 2x). Davis constructed a 6-0 lead on two of the judges’ scorecards, which was an excessive amount of for the Las Vegas-based veteran to beat.
Heavyweight: Ali Feliz (3-0, 2 KOs) went the gap for the primary time as a professional, overcoming a sport Robinson Perez (2-1) en path to a four-round unanimous resolution victory. Scores: 40-36 3x.
