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O’Shaquie Foster vs Robson Conceicao fight: Results, updates, what’s next?

O’Shaquie Foster has his redemption.

After controversially losing his title to Robson Conceicao in July, Foster defeated Conceicao by split decision in a closely contested rematch in Verona, NY on Saturday to reclaim the WBC junior lightweight title. The judges’ scorecards were 115-113 for Foster, 115-113 for Conceicao and 115-113 for Foster.

The rematch was much closer than the first fight, which Foster controlled despite coming out on the wrong end of the decision. Saturday’s bout saw Conceicao be similarly aggressive, but this time much more efficient with his punches.

Conceicao had seemingly built a lead as the fight reached the middle rounds, having been far more aggressive and landing regularly despite very sharp defense from Foster. Heading into the second half of the fight Foster began to up the tempo, stepping on the gas pedal and bringing the fight to Conceicao.

Foster’s increased aggression in the second half of the bout seemingly secured him the tight decision, but unlike the first fight, either man could’ve been named the victor after 12 rounds. With the win, Foster improves to 23-3 and becomes a two-time junior lightweight champion, while Conceicao falls to 19-3-1.

After the bout, Foster expressed his desire to fight the winner of December’s rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez for the WBO junior lightweight title. Given all three fighters are promoted by Top Rank, that title unification would be relatively easy to make and is the most likely fight to come next.

Conceicao on the other hand pushed for a rematch after Saturday’s fight, claiming there was unfinished business with each fighter claiming a win over the other.

Check below for updates from throughout the Conceicao vs. Foster II fight card.

  • O’Shaquie Foster def. Robson Conceicao by split decision
  • Raymond Muratalla def. Jesus Perez by TKO in Round 2
  • Bryce Mills def. Mike Ohan Jr. by TKO in Round 5
  • Abraham Nova vs. Humberto Galindo – split decision draw
  • Jahi Tucker def. Quilisto Madera by TKO in Round 8
  • Ali Feliz def. Rashad Coulter by TKO in Round 2
  • Yan Santana def. Eduardo Baez by TKO in Round 4
  • Damian Knyba def. Richard Lartey by TKO in Round 3

Conceicao and Foster will both need to go all-out in the final round, with the decision still up in the air and July’s controversial scorecards still fresh in the mind. Conceicao applying lots of pressure, letting his hands go before clinching to quell any response from Foster. Foster steps on the gas in the final minute and lands a handful of punches, but nothing that’ll definitively secure him the round.

Into the championship rounds and Foster is outlanding Conceicao 133-124. Midway through the round both fighters trade shots at the center of the ring, with Conceicao landing some solid body punches but Foster landing the more effective punches. Conceicao still throwing plenty of shots, but looks to be tiring while Foster looks comfortable.

Foster lands a nice two-punch combination on the counter at close range, setting the tone early in the round. Conceicao continues to throw far more punches; not many have landed clean, but still his aggression could sway the judges. Foster landed a clean right hand, maybe his best shot of the fight, in the second half of the round but Conceicao survives any danger.

Foster opens the round aggressive, once again stepping to Conceicao and letting his hands go a bit more. Conceicao has landed a couple solid shots on the counter, as he tries to curb the newfound pressure being applied by Foster. Conceicao’s counterpunches to the body have been effective this round as neither fighter was able to land many clean shots.

Conceicao starts the round strong with a couple connects to Foster’s body. Foster comes back moments later and lands a solid left hook, the referee then warns Conceicao about holding. Not nearly as much output from Conceicao this round, as Foster presses on the front foot. Conceicao landed a couple punches as the round closed but Foster’s control throughout should win him the round.

Neither fighter able to land anything significant in the opening half of the round, with the majority of the shots thrown catching gloves and shoulders. Conceicao leaving his hands down in the midrange, but Foster is not stepping on the gas to capitalize. Another close round with neither fighter doing much to separate themselves.

Foster’s defense is just as good as in the first fight, with the majority of Conceicao’s punches whizzing past his face. While not many of Conceicao’s shots are landing or damaging Foster, his activity and steady connects could secure him some of these close rounds. Foster looks comfortable but will need to be more aggressive.

Foster hardly got hit in the last fight and still lost on the cards; he’ll want to increase his offensive output and leave no doubt in this rematch. Conceicao active and landing to the body throughout, but Foster landed a few solid punches that should help him secure the round.

Conceicao has connected on 72% of his body punches through three rounds. Foster’s defense isn’t allowing many shots to land clean, but Conceicao’s work rate is still giving him an advantage in these rounds. Foster still landed plenty of shots and could very well take the round, but he’ll need to be more active as the fight goes on.

Foster very defensively responsible to start the round, ducking and dodging his way out of pressure. Foster has upped his output from the last round but is still sticking to quick two, three punch combinations at close range, while Conceicao has done some good work to the body so far. Close round with each fighter landing a handful of solid shots.

Conceicao targeting the body of Foster early in the round and lands a shot or two with the right hand. Neither fighter letting their hands go in this round, both picking spots to throw single shots before moving. Conceicao was on the front foot and with the relative lack of activity by both fighters, should take the round.

It’s not often that boxing rights its own wrongs, but that’s the case with this WBC mandated immediate rematch, stemming from Conceicao’s heavily debated victory in July. Both Foster and Conceicao working the jab early, but only Foster is following it up with combinations. Conceicao pressing forward but, like the first fight, isn’t landing many shots thanks to Foster’s defense.

Raymond Muratalla put on the performance of the night thus far as he finished Jesus Perez inside two rounds in Saturday’s co-main event.

In the first round Muratalla looked confident and comfortable, landing a number of straight right hands and evading the countershots of Perez. Less than 10 seconds into the second round, Muratalla landed a right hand flush to the chin of Perez, knocking him to the canvas. Perez would beat the count but moments later he was clocked with another strong right hand and went down for a second time.

Again Perez would beat the count but shortly after picking himself up, the referee stepped in and called a halt to the bout. Muratalla improves to 22-0 with 17 knockouts and called for a title shot, as he’s currently rated the No. 2 challenger by the WBC and WBO.

10 seconds into the round Muratalla floors Perez with a clean right hand to the chin, sending him to the canvas! Perez gets up but has a long time he’ll have to survive. Not long after, Perez gets caught with a straight right hand and goes down for the second time in the round. He again rises off the canvas but just moments later the referee calls an end to the fight! Muratalla secures a second round TKO win.

Muratalla is currently rated No. 2 at lightweight by the WBC and WBO, behind William Zepeda in both rankings. His opponent Perez is coming off a career best win over JoJo Diaz. Muratalla working the jab early, setting up some other shots in his arsenal, including the straight right. Clear round for Muratalla, who landed a number of strong punches.

Bryce Mills secured a hometown victory with a one-sided technical knockout victory against Mike Ohan Jr. that sees him improve to 17-1 with six knockouts.

Mills was the much smaller man in the ring, standing at 5-foot-8 compared to Ohan Jr. at 6-foot, but from the opening bell he applied hellacious pressure, not allowing Ohan Jr. to use his reach and establish distance. Mills was able to get inside where he let his hands go and landed strong shots throughout the course of the fight.

Following the fourth round, with Ohan Jr. taking consistent damage and not dealing much in return, his trainer Mark DeLuca told him that he had one more round to show something. Mills continued rolling in the fifth and after the round DeLuca threw in the towel, saving his fighter from more damage.

Between rounds, Ohan’s trainer Mark DeLuca seemed to tell his fighter that he is giving him one more round to show something. Ohan crouching over at close range, seemingly trying to give Mills a smaller target to hit, but Mills is still tagging him consistently on the inside. Ohan looks gassed, having dealt with nonstop pressure for five rounds now. After the round DeLuca throws in the towel, ending the fight and securing a stoppage victory for Mills, who looked impressive from the start.

Ohan has tried to counter Mills’ right hand to the body with a left hand over top, but so far Mills has been beating him to the punch. Mills keeping the fight at close range, smothering the larger Ohan and letting his hands go inside. Ohan not responding with enough shots to dissuade Mills from stepping to him.

Being the much larger fighter, Ohan’s body has been left open to Mills’ attacks, which have come up top and down low. When Ohan lets combinations go he’s had success, but the punches are too few and far between against a very active Mills.

Mills again applying the pressure and he backs Ohan into the ropes where he’s able to land a few strong body shots. Ohan has had his moments fighting from range, but each time he connects, Mills responds by stepping inside and landing a handful of punches himself. Ohan landed some solid punches, but the pressure of Mills should win him the round.

This will be the first eight-rounder Mills has fought, while Ohan is coming off an August loss to Abdullah Mason. Mills closing the distance and working the body of Ohan early on. Mills is the much smaller fighter, but Ohan hasn’t been able to use his reach to establish distance.

Both fighters will feel they have a chance to win with a strong finish in this round. Lots of feints and posturing in the opening half of the round as both fighters remain cautious. Nova and Galindo turn on the gas and trade shots for the final 10 seconds. Not much to separate the two fighters in that round but Galindo certainly landed the stronger shots.

Penultimate round of the fight and both fighters will feel they have a chance on the cards as things stand. Galindo has begun to find more success fighting at the midrange, landing a few solid shots to make Nova uncomfortable. It’s still either man’s fight heading into Round 10.

Nova’s jab is working overtime to start the round as Galindo tries to push inside. Nova’s movement has been key to his success in recent rounds, keeping Galindo’s offense much quieter. Galindo lands a couple strong punches late on, but Nova’s steady work on the back foot may be enough to win him the round.

Through six rounds Nova has outlanded Galindo 69-60, though the best shots of the fight have come from Galindo. Nova with a couple solid counterpunches on the back foot in the opening minute. Galindo has continued to pressure, but hasn’t been able to land many significant shots on the inside. In the final minute Nova lands a strong right hand on Galindo, which could be enough to secure him the round.

Nova moving laterally around the ring, not allowing Galindo to get set and unload punches. Galindo not doing much to cut the ring off, while Nova isn’t letting many shots go. Nova controlled the pace of the round, but his lack of offense could easily see Galindo take the sixth.

Nova’s jab hasn’t been able to curb the pressure of Galindo this round, but his movement and shots on the counter have been enough to render Galindo’s offense largely ineffective so far. Not a ton of landed shots from either fighter, but good round boxing and moving by Nova.

Galindo on the front foot, initiating pressure behind the jab and straight right hand. Nova has had a few moments on the counter, but not many of his shots are finding a home right now. In the second half of the round Nova was effective in quelling the pressure of Galindo, but didn’t land many significant shots himself.

Most of Galindo’s connects aren’t fazing Nova, but his pressure has forced Nova to counterpunch on the back foot. Nova finding some success doing that this round though, letting his hands go some more. Close round with both fighters landing solid punches.

Galindo gets inside and lands a couple nice right hands early in the round. Galindo is patient finding his spots, but once he gets into range he’s let his hands go. Though Nova has weathered the pressure of Galindo well in large part.

Nova fighting on the back foot early, but majority of the punches are coming from him, although neither fighter is throwing much. Galindo lands a big shot that shakes Nova and tries to pile on the pressure, but Nova composes himself. Galindo should take the round off some strong connects.

If this fight goes the distance, it will be Tucker’s seventh straight fight to go the cards. The referee takes a point away from Tucker inside a minute for ignoring his instructions to stop punching while clinched. Tucker pressing forward and has landed a few nice left hooks to the body. He follows it up with two more big left hands that stumble Madera and the referee calls an end to the fight! Madera stayed on his feet after being rocked, but the referee decided to stop the action, drawing immediate protests from Madera.

Slow opening to the round but Tucker was able to land a couple left hands to keep Madera honest. Tucker has been pretty effectively standing in the pocket and dodging shots, hardly taking any damage from Madera. Neither fighter has the power to stop the other it seems.

Madera deserves some credit for continuing to apply pressure and throw punches despite the damage he’s taking. Madera and Tucker briefly trade shots at the center of the ring and Tucker lands a couple strong punches but they’re taken in stride. Tucker landed the best shots that round, but none that seemed to buzz Madera.

Tucker is measured with his shots, not throwing a ton of punches, but landing at a high rate. Tucker has a nice moment in the middle of the round unloading shots on Madera with no response coming back. Madera gets tagged with a couple strong shots late, big round for Tucker.

Madera continues to pick his spots to let his hands go, but he’s landing very few punches, even when on the front foot. Tucker backed Madera into the ropes and both fighters exchanged solid body shots midway through the round. Madera seemed to land a few more shots this round, but it was still Tucker in control.

Tucker working the jab consistently in the opening minute, forcing Madera backwards. Madera hasn’t been able to get to Tucker, with the majority of his shots just missing or striking the gloves of Tucker. It’s been all Tucker through three rounds.

Tucker showing no hesitation stepping inside on Madera and has landed a couple solid left hooks. Tucker looks good defensively, using body movement to avoid the majority of shots coming from Madera. Tucker’s still keeping his hands down in the midrange, but Madera hasn’t been able to capitalize.

Tucker is looking for a third straight win, while Madera is coming off of back-to-back losses. Tucker on the front foot to start, looking confident and unleashing quick shots while leaving his guard low. Madera looked to stand his ground and trade throughout, but Tucker got the better of the exchanges on the inside.

How to watch Robson Conceicao vs O’Shaquie Foster fight?

The Top Rank fight card headlined by Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster’s title fight rematch can be streamed on ESPN+, free for all subscribers.

Watch Robson Conceicao vs. O’Shaquie Foster on ESPN+

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Robson Conceicao vs O’Shaquie Foster fight time, date, ring walks

The Robson Conceicao vs. O’Shaquie Foster fight card begins on ESPN+ at 4:50 p.m. (CT) on Saturday, with the main event ring walks expected to begin at approximately 10 p.m. (CT).

  • Fight card start: 4:50 p.m. CT
  • Conceicao vs. Foster ring walks: 10 p.m. CT

Robson Conceicao vs O’Shaquie Foster II fight card

The undercard for Robson Conceicao vs. O’Shaquie Foster II features a handful of rising prospects in Top Rank’s stable, including unbeaten lightweight contender Raymond Muratalla.

  • Robson Conceicao (19-2-1, 9 KOs) vs. O’Shaquie Foster (22-3, 12 KOs); WBC junior lightweight title
  • Raymond Muratalla (21-0, 16 KOs) vs. Jesus Perez (25-5, 18 KOs)
  • Bryce Mills (16-1, 5 KOs) vs. Mike Ohan Jr. (19-3, 9 KOs)
  • Abraham Nova (23-3, 16 KOs) vs. Humberto Galindo (14-3-2, 11 KOs)
  • Jahi Tucker (12-1-1, 5 KOs) vs. Quilisto Madera (14-5, 9 KOs)
  • Ali Feliz (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Rashad Coulter (5-4, 3 KOs)
  • Yan Santana (12-0, 11 KOs) vs. Eduardo Baez (23-6-2, 9 KOs)
  • Damian Knyba (13-0, 7 KOs) vs. Richard Lartey (16-6, 13 KOs)

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O’Shaquie Foster vs Robson Conceicao weigh-in results

  • Robson Conceicao, 129.7 pounds; O’Shaquie Foster, 129.9 pounds
  • Raymond Muratalla, 136.6 pounds; Jesus Perez, 136.2 pounds
  • Bryce Mills, 139.8 pounds; Mike Ohan Jr., 140.7 pounds
  • Abraham Nova, 131.4 pounds; Humberto Galindo, 131.3 pounds
  • Jahi Tucker, 161.8 pounds; Quilisto Madera, 161.8 pounds
  • Ali Feliz, 224.1 pounds; Rashad Coulter, 252.1 pounds
  • Yan Santana, 126.8 pounds; Eduardo Baez, 125.7 pounds
  • Damian Knyba, 259.1 pounds, Richard Lartey, 288 pounds

Where is the Robson Conceicao vs O’Shaquie Foster fight location?

The rematch between Robson Conceicao and O’Shaquie Foster will take place at Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York. This the second Top Rank boxing card to take place at Turning Stone this year.

  • Location: Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York

O’Shaquie Foster vs Robson Conceicao fight odds

After controlling the first bout and coming out on the wrong end of the decison, O’Shaquie Foster enters the rematch as a -380 favorite. Robson Conceicao is a +285 underdog to retain his title. The over/under is set at 10.5 rounds.

  • Foster by KO/TKO: +370
  • Foster by decision: -160
  • Conceicao by KO/TKO: +1000
  • Conceicao by decision: +450

Odds via DraftKings, as of Nov. 1

O’Shaquie Foster vs Robson Conceicao fight prediction

If not for the surprising scorecards, the first fight between Foster and Conceicao would not have lived long in the memory of boxing fans due its lack of action. The rematch isn’t likely to sniff fight of the year conversations either, but it should provide more action with Foster likely to up his offensive output with July’s decision still top of mind.

Foster boxed and moved well in the last fight, hardly getting hit by Conceicao despite the Brazilian throwing over 700 punches (landed at a 10.8% rate). We’re likely to see similar defensive resilience from him while he slightly boosts his pressure of Conceicao in hopes of winning over the judges this time around.

Conceicao has said he’ll look to assert himself in this fight, but he’ll have to find a way to land more meaningful shots, with his strategy from July’s fight unlikely to produce the same result if Saturday’s rematch goes the distance.

Prediction: Foster def. Conceicao by unanimous decision

O’Shaquie Foster fight record

Foster is 22-3 with 12 wins by knockout.

Foster first won a world title in February 2023 when he defeated then-unbeaten reigning champion Rey Vargas by unanimous decision. Foster went on to defend the belt twice, including once against Abraham Nova, who features on Saturday’s undercard.

O’Shaquie Foster age, height, weight class

Foster is 31 years old and stands at 5-foot-8 with a 72-inch reach.

Foster has fought in the junior lightweight division, which has a weight limit of 130 pounds, since 2018 and previously fought at catchweights between 127 and 139 pounds for the first six years of his career.

Robson Conceicao fight record

Conceicao is 19-2-1 with nine wins by knockout.

Conceicao is an Olympic gold medalist and had unsuccessfully challenged for a world title three times before being given the decision against Foster. The most recent of those challenges came in November 2023 when Conceicao fought to a majority decision draw against Emanuel Navarrete in a 130-pound title fight.

Robson Conceicao age, height, weight class

Conceicao is 36 years old and is 5-10 with a 70-inch reach.

Conceicao has fought in the junior lightweight division his entire career and has weighed in at 129.5 pounds in the first fight against Foster.

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Harrison Campbell covers boxing for The Tennessean and high school sports for The Daily Herald. Email him at [email protected] and follow him on Twitter @hccamp.

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