At the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York, fans watched a tough 12-round rematch as O’Shaquie Foster reclaimed his WBC junior lightweight title with a split decision over Robson Conceicao (115-113, 113-115, 115-113) on Saturday. This win was sweet revenge for Foster, who lost his title to Conceicao in a controversial decision in July. Most believed Foster had outperformed Conceicao, but the judges awarded Conceicao the win, prompting the WBC to order an immediate rematch. Despite Foster’s victory, fans didn’t seem very pleased with the fight.
Throughout much of the fight, Conceicao outworked Foster, but Foster’s big moment came in the 10th round when he stunned Conceicao with a right hand. Afterward, the new WBC champion admitted he didn’t feel this was his best performance. Fans also expressed disappointment, with one saying, “Damn, that was a boring fight. But, nevertheless, a fair decision.”
One fan claimed the decision was a “robbery” and that Conceicao was unfairly robbed of the win.
Given that this was Foster’s second fight against Conceicao, one fan suggested a trilogy bout.
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Another fan called for a trilogy fight between Foster and Conceicao.
Another fan commented that the result was a “robbery.”
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao Round By Round
In the opening rounds, Conceicao takes control, focusing on body jabs and landing solid shots that keep Foster on the defensive. Foster tries to respond with jabs and occasional combinations, but Conceicao’s volume and urgency help him edge ahead. Both fighters have moments of effective counterpunching and brief clinches, but Conceicao’s consistent pressure and cleaner shots allow him to control the pace early on.
As the fight progresses, Foster begins to increase his activity, landing combinations, and uppercuts, but often finds himself needing more output to match Conceicao’s pace. The later rounds see a more aggressive Foster pushing Conceicao, who frequently clinches to disrupt Foster’s rhythm. Foster lands several big shots, but Conceicao stays resilient, using movement and clinching to neutralize Foster’s offense. The fight remains close, with both fighters exchanging body and headshots, but Conceicao’s ability to control range and pace keeps him competitive until the final bell.
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