O’Shaquie Foster will continue his championship run with Top Rank.
The two-time super featherweight world champion has signed a multi-year extension with the promotional powerhouse ahead of his fall return.
“O’Shaquie Foster has been on an impressive championship trajectory during our time together, with a series of statement wins that have created real momentum and established him among the best fighters in his weight class and the world,” said Top Rank President Todd duBoef. “His desire to challenge and defeat all has been the key ingredient to our promotional partnership, which we look forward to continuing in the coming years.”
Foster said, “I’m excited about this new chapter. It’s been a great partnership with Top Rank and DAZN, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building with both organizations. I can’t wait to take on bigger challenges and continue to take over the sport.”
“Shock has worked extremely hard to establish himself as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing, and we’re excited to continue building on what we’ve accomplished together with Top Rank,” said Keith Mills, Foster’s manager. “This multi-year extension is a tremendous opportunity for Shock to compete on the biggest stages, face the best fighters in the world, and continue pursuing his goals at the highest level. We appreciate the confidence that Top Rank and DAZN have shown in Shock, and we look forward to a very successful future together.”
Foster (25-3, 12 KOs) turned pro in 2012 and overcame early setbacks, both in and out of the ring, before rebuilding his career alongside trainer Bobby Benton beginning in 2017. A lengthy winning streak carried him to a February 2023 showdown with Rey Vargas, where Foster captured the vacant WBC super featherweight world title. His first defense became an instant classic, as he traveled to Cancun and stopped Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez with 22 seconds remaining in the 12th. Foster followed with a decision over Abraham Nova before losing the title to Robson Conceição via controversial split decision in July 2024. Four months later, he settled the score, regaining the belt from Conceição by split decision.
Foster has since produced some of his finest work. He dominated two-division world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. last December before returning home to Houston in May and defeating former featherweight world champion Raymond Ford by majority decision.
