Vargas vs Foster FULL FIGHT: February 11, 2023 | PBC on Showtime
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O’Shaquie Foster captures the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Title following an impressive unanimous decision win over Rey Vargas.
With the words “ice water” and “shock the world” etched on his trunks, O’Shaquie Foster produced the fight of his life, coolly and methodically out-boxing two-division world champion Rey Vargas to capture the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Championship in his first title shot live on SHOWTIME.
Foster, who normally switches to southpaw in his fights, fought orthodox for the entire 12 rounds with the objective of befuddling Vargas, as he won by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 119-109 in a dominant, albeit very competitive win.
“I can’t put it into words (what this means),” Foster said in the ring afterward. “I know my mom, my uncle, my grandpa, they are all looking down on me.”
Foster, a veteran of four SHOBOX: The New Generation bouts®, has overcome countless hardships in his life, including the death of his mother to cancer when he was 12. He lost a decision in just his ninth fight on SHOBOX and dropped a split decision three fights later. But Foster fought confidently and relentlessly on Saturday, as if he was the undefeated fighter entering the fight, peppering Vargas with jabs and out-working him in the later rounds. With the win, Foster became the 88th SHOBOX alum to win a world title.
According to CompuBox, Foster threw 101 more punches than Vargas and landed 43 more shots (22 more jabs and 21 more power punches). In the championship rounds, with Foster’s trainer Bobby Benton asking him to close the show, Foster out-landed Vargas 32-10 to secure victory.
“It feels great,” Foster went on. “Dedication, hard work. I have a great team around me. Getting away from the distractions and preparing myself mentally and physically. My preparation was very important. I saw a lot of tape. I threw combinations. I knew that he counter reacted to previous opponents. I tried to switch up my technique.
“My coaches kept telling me to pick it up, we are ready to go. We can’t get them out, but I felt good in the later rounds. I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t a close fight. I didn’t think it was close. My coaches kept telling me not to let off the gas. I’d love to unify [the division]. I’ll face anybody.“
Vargas, who disputed the decision, indicated that he will drop back down and campaign at 126 pounds, where he still holds the WBC belt. “We didn’t get the decision at super featherweight,” Vargas said, “but we are still champions at 126.“
Foster, who has fought at 130 pounds or heavier for most of his career, stunned Vargas with a left a minute into the 11th, as swelling under Vargas’ eyes was evident. Vargas landed a three-punch combination midway through the ninth as he began to fight with desperation. But Foster answered with a short right hand that seemed to buzz Vargas.
Vargas sustained a small cut over his left eye after Foster landed a snappy right hand and the two clashed heads moments later with a minute left in the third. Foster caught Vargas with a jab to the body to start the second that caused Vargas to fall to the canvas, but the referee ruled it a slip as Foster stepped on Vargas’ foot during the sequence.
“I respect the judges,” Vargas said in the ring. “I think this decision was not fair. I don’t agree with it, but I have to respect it. I thought it was much closer than they saw. The weight difference may have affected me tonight. In boxing, you can use your legs to be technical or use them to run. Foster used them to run. He ran all night.
“There was a headbutt at the beginning of the fight that affected my sight for a second, but I recovered quickly. I thank all the fans that came out to support me.”
Vargas fought without a familiar face in his corner as legendary trainer Nacho Baristain was absent for this assignment as Vargas’ father Carlos took his place. He was trying to join other legendary fighters who have won titles at 122, 126, and 130, which include Manny Pacquiao, Leo Santa Cruz, and Mexican legends Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera.
Vargas was returning to the Alamodome after winning the WBC featherweight championship in his last bout with a decision victory over Mark Magsayo at the same venue on SHOWTIME last July.
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from jail to champion anything is possible i love this fighter
This how Ortiz should have fought Teo take notes... Good shit Shaq
@larrylopez9614
3 ай бұрын
Teo should learn how to cut the ring off , Teo has to many flaws
Great fight foster congratulations to u👊👍☝️🎉
Beautiful job by Foster...super chill yet very effective with a deserved win! Well done dude that was pure class!
Great Foster! I was pushing for You since the very first round,and you didn't disappointed Me Kid! Congrats, Champion. You did a very smart fight,Congrats Texas,Y'all just got a brand new great Champion!!😂🤣😅😅😁😄😄🤪😜😜
Foster: (V) encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)… let’s go champ 🥊
@henkysiwaly8729
3 ай бұрын
Foster the best good luck
@madesulendra8084
3 ай бұрын
. Di 23:23 HTM t😮@@henkysiwaly8729
@VirginioCarpintero
3 ай бұрын
Vargas is not the same when he fought Magsayo ,congrats Foster
@drbalzan2604
3 ай бұрын
He beat Magsayo what are you even talking abt? Foster just the better overall boxer
@user-su8zh4li4p
3 ай бұрын
No excuse
Stevenson always said that Foster was the second best guy at 130 after himself. He just gave Vargas all kinds of problems and I think he has a chance to really take over the division, especially if Nava is really gone (maybe even if he isn't).
@EzeBall1710
3 ай бұрын
Cordina gives him issues tho
@LucieOne
3 ай бұрын
@@EzeBall1710 Cordina's excellent (when motivated), I think he gives everyone issues.
@sanahn8280
3 ай бұрын
@@EzeBall1710 different level of boxing 🤡🤡. Shock an elite level fighter. UK Bum went life & Death w 126lb Edward Vasquez his last fight & barely edged it!! Shock, Navarrete, Valdez are LEVELS above Vasquez. & Magsayo entering that mix too!! Look at their resumes Bozo !! Mf rather fight 126 Lee wood or Archie sharp next to keep the hype going.. & the UK will eat that shit up 😂😂 padded record mfs. Domestic fights in the UK gotta be the biggest joke in World level boxing.
@sanahn8280
3 ай бұрын
@@EzeBall1710 different level of boxing clown 🤡. Shock an Elite level fighter!! 0 comparison. UK Bum went life & Death w 126lb C lvl Edward Vasquez last fight..barely edged it!! Holes everywhere. Shock, Navarrete, Valdez All LEVELS above Vasquez!! Look at their resumes Bozo !! .. Magsayo will also enter that mix soon. Cordina rather fight 126lb Lee wood or Archie next to keep the hype going.. the UK will gladly EAT that shit up 😂 padded record mfs. Domestic fights in the UK gotta be the biggest joke in World level boxing.
@igapprasadea9627
3 ай бұрын
Shock the world 😀😃😄LoL
"If he throws that goofy shit..." "Counter him off of that goofy shit" hahaha
@carlosdavila3066
3 ай бұрын
And then the commentator quoted him😭
@decidingpaper6324
3 ай бұрын
Timestamp? Gotta see that for myself
@barney2633
3 ай бұрын
Stupid comment.
@sostheboss
3 ай бұрын
@@decidingpaper6324end of the 4th
@decidingpaper6324
3 ай бұрын
@@sostheboss Thanks Edit: 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was not who I expected to hear that from
"off that goofy shit counter" lolol foster coach a menace
@Commenter1234Boxing
3 ай бұрын
Fr 😂
@lemuelriano5902
Ай бұрын
Pop
Foster le dio una catedra de boxeo a Bargas siendo Bargas superior en todo Foster fue mas inteligente.Eso fue una pelea entre David y Goliat.
The night i became a fan of foster
Congratulations brother you deserve it and won against one of the best in the game
@Rykergod
3 ай бұрын
Salute Shock. Nothing harder coming from behind those Walls and Becoming Productive let alone Win a Title after 2-2 Start🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
@SamuelChisholm-sz6ed
2 ай бұрын
Pp⁰❤❤❤
Foster outsmart the former champion in the ring, so calm and sharp with good defense...no adjustment made by the former on his style, he is so predictable..
my guy foster 💪
FLAT FOOTED MÉXICAN STYLE OH YEAH BABY
Would love to see the cordina fight, congrats to foster tho focused every round on fighting his fight 👏🏽
@trewilson5235
3 ай бұрын
Beat ts outta Cordina
@vince11harris
3 ай бұрын
It won’t happen. They on two different networks
Very good fighter. I really liked this boxer foster.
I agree for decision of 3 judges
Foster's hairline backing up faster than Vargas.
@deathmatchhh
3 ай бұрын
having a bad hairline is inevitiable in boxing at this point
@frankt5987
3 ай бұрын
😂
@decidingpaper6324
3 ай бұрын
😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣
@vinniepeligro5285
3 ай бұрын
lol prolly why he still got locs. i wouldnt cut em until they reach lil wayne’s stage
@decidingpaper6324
3 ай бұрын
@@deathmatchhh True LMAO
Great Win My Brother 💪💪
فوز عضيم لفستر مبروك عليك الحزام ديما مغرب عاشت المملك المغربية الشريفة الله الوطن الملك
Both Vargas and Foster with upcoming title defenses
1:20 they went from booing him to leaving with they fav fighter losing LMAOO
FOSTER iQ like Loma , defense like Floyd. 👍
on this night, foster gained a huge fan base and the respect of many! huge underdog and beat the champ, can't wait for the future of this man! BIG SHOCK 💪💪💪
@Coolasguy917
3 ай бұрын
Huge fanbase wtf 😂
@RM_2423
3 ай бұрын
I don't know upset I mean Vargas was going up in weight to 130 for the first time and was edging foster to beat Vargas
@Darwin-qt9rl
3 ай бұрын
Foster vs inoue a good match.
As a Mexican fan, it's one of the most satisfying victories, Rey Vargas ran away from any unification in 122 and 126, it was a balloon that had been inflated for many years and Foster punctured it.
Say less Epic Fitness Transforming bodies & minds
what a coach that foster has nothing like a relatable coach 😊
Tex represent. Foster, baby!! Good win!
Congratulations foster God bless you ❤️❤️❤️🙏
Foster did a great job against a solid undefeated fighter in Vargas. I like how Foster listens to corner and never gets overexcited. I'm a fan
Nunca había visto una pelea de Rey Vargas una decepción le falta técnica inteligencia valentía . cómo teniendo unos brazos tan largos se mete a dentro o al alcance de Foster y luego no tiene más qué tres formas de tirar golpes nunca usa el oper entré otras formas de hacer una pelea correcta felicito a Foster
@user-lv5ju6lg9c
2 ай бұрын
No sabes Foster tiene buena distancia aunque Vargas lo tenga ala distancia pudo hacer que lo sugieran no el al otro es lo único 😢, pero le gsuta pelear ba a bisarle y ahi esta ek nal a un oekador wue corre 😅
Humble Boxer..... snap salute for you.... congratulation!!!
Congratulations brother. Well deserved 👏
congrats to foster he deserve to win
@PauljohnOsting
2 ай бұрын
⁶55
Congratulations 2000 we had it lit.. we gave houston the mic 1st. We Memphop
Congratz Bro nice boxing all night out there.
Foster fought the perfect fight. Vargas' corner should have ( if they did not) urge him to keep ATTACKING.
Rey Vargas is legend.
INOUE VS FOSTER A GOOD MATCH.
@kaydiamond8
3 ай бұрын
Inoue said he aint going up there
@user-lv5ju6lg9c
2 ай бұрын
Inoue es muy pequeño más con lo que corre este no le pides dar ni uno pero inoue mejor
Foster fought a perfect fight almost. He definitely have good skills and listens to his team. Definitely a great fight
Elbow is the best weapon in boxing.😂😂😂 Congrats idol foster.
Watching from Philippines
honestly, Mr Foster is a good boxer. keep it up champ.
Fighting with the elbows !!
If a punch lands,and you fall it's a knock down...That is not a judgement call, it's a violation of the rules.
@raywest3834
Ай бұрын
Punch was a tap with Foster stepping on his foot. Ref got it right, as did the judges.
Beautiful music on Vargas's entrance
Good boxer poster my faborate fighter i like her style very good ty
Bruuuh no way. The mans got his own mariachi band for the boxing match. Thats epic
フォスターのスキルが凄い。メイウェザーに見える🥊
Great huge vargas.
Wonderfully skilled defensive counter puncher
Way to go, A Heeling To The Bity and The State 🎉😎
some people say african american fighters like to run but cant explain how there dropping and outlanding there opponents lol
@JuanLopez-rp1ie
3 ай бұрын
Leave race out of it , you’ve seen who benavidez has been dropping lately . African Americans taunt Mexicans fighters when they lose .
@kinkai-ro734
3 ай бұрын
We'll leave race out of it when Black Fighters are treated fairly and unbiased in their performances...@@JuanLopez-rp1ie
@greengoblin7732
3 ай бұрын
Yall been taking lots of Ls lately Fury Loma Vergil Canelo so stfu 🤡
@shawnterrance7204
3 ай бұрын
@@greengoblin7732 what lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@greengoblin7732
3 ай бұрын
@@shawnterrance7204 you heard me goofy 🤡
bro said you dont need to do this your a better fighter then this lmao respect
Good job
this guy has a good long way to, remain humble man...and you will become a star
Style makes fight
Vargas needs to work on his foot work. There were many times he was just standing there forgetting the shorter man also has the same reach as him
30:03 what was the game plan here
tank, boots, crawford, keyshawn, mason, all these knockout artist when it comes to black american fighters yet you still got folks saying all black american fighters do is run lol the delusion and hate is real
@EzeBall1710
3 ай бұрын
Your the only one crying grow up
@shawnterrance7204
3 ай бұрын
@@EzeBall1710 telling the truth aint crying
@rjplameras7435
3 ай бұрын
Sounding like a victim
@shawnterrance7204
3 ай бұрын
@@rjplameras7435 sounding like a mexican who cant handle the truth as usual lol
@JuanLopez-rp1ie
3 ай бұрын
Boss I’ve heard people call mayweather a runner or shakur but I’ve never seen anyone say black fighters in general do that ..
With that reach he should be controlling the fight vagas
I can tell Vargas his legs was not under him with the weight cut or weight gain and I believe ohshocky could have knocked him out if you really would have pressed him harder in the early around
Fligt aware voos em tempo real
60 second bet breakdowns, ALL PLUS MONEY🔥
Vargas agak gentar, lawannya, tdk gentar berani, gentar merugikan diri sendiri, krn tdk fokus serangan
YNW Melly out here boxing I had no idea. GOOD FIGHTER THO
That rope hanging on Foster's head is throwing him off balance
Bobby Benton’s cornering is second to none.
😍😍😍
Foster should've switched it up as a surprise factor in a couple of rounds.
foster won every round....
Vargas hasnt fought a Lefty in Years but his Training Camp was for one. Foster Kills there Training Camp🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊
Well if you look at one fighter's face, it tells the story. One guy looked fresh and no damage, the other looked battered and bruised. Vargas had nothing left in the last three rounds. If Tank goes back to 130, it's a wrap. They all will fall.
The referee was supposed to take points off for Foster fighting dirty💪🥊💎
Etong si Foster ay kaya ni Magsayo, sayang nagpalit kasi ng division.
This is clear that Foster was most heavy than Vargas and Foster was fighting dirty💪🥊💎
Yan magandang laban vs magsayo
Foster Footwork & Defense was the key to disrupting Vargas Jab Placements he was trying to establish. Close Fight! Foster wss too elusive in range too.
Shockwave
It’s easy to know Foster at 130 was superior. I saw since Vargas moved up he either belongs at 126 or must get back to the drawing board… Coming in knowing nothing about either was helpful bc I couldn’t be biased.
Foster been getting Lucky..the luck will dry out
these announcers are doing everything to make this a close fight..vargas has not won a round yet...
💪🥊💎. Esto es incredible ver como los que estan narrando la pelea, estan narrando en favor the Foster y mayormente diciendo lo que el hace pero no le dan tanto credito a lo que Vargas esta haciendo. Claramente se ve que Los commentaristas estan tratando de influenciar para que gane Foster💪🥊💎
El referee estava supuesto a quitarle punto a Foster porque estava peleando sucio💪🥊💎
💯💯💯
Good good judge if you review the fight almost no round to you nice fight didn't use the left body shot
Hey foster turuan mo nga ako nyan 🫡🇵🇭
riding fosters nuts. all those shots pretty much whiffed reys head but they acted like he hit him
surprised Foster won, when Foster dodged, he would back up with his hands in the air, no protection to his face, often against the ropes. if Vargas had just pressured him with his jabs and push him against the ropes, im sure he wouldve had an easier time
Vargas needs to keep his composure but did most of the fighting. I see we have a new Mayweather that doesn't have to fight to win, he was mostly there for easy money as the rest of them, good job foster you know how to counter.
@olaleyeoluwaseunanthony4939
3 ай бұрын
Foster did nothing throughout the fight.. I don’t understand how he won.. Vargas throw way more punches..
@Tmac_305
2 ай бұрын
Foster is simply the much better boxer. You people never seem smart enough to understand the difference between fighting and boxing. Superiority usually wins at the end of the day! 💪🏾😎
@kiboma4209
Күн бұрын
Are y’all blind??? Literally check compubox and see how Foster both three and landed more!
Foster masih stabil, di ronde akhir bisa bahaya, utk vergas
you realize how great manny pacquiao is by his 8 weight classes accomplishment as a champion
This is how to get enoue
Foster like tankdavis style boxing
Bertahanlah vargas, atur serangan jgn loyo
Is this the boxing arena where Manny Pacquiao first time fought in US?
@jjlamar
3 ай бұрын
No, the arena that Pacquiao first fought in when he came to America was at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. These two fought at the Alamodome in San Antonio.
Forters god nice pighter
"Fight becomes official after 4th round" - what kind of rule is that??