O’Shaquie Foster is still in disbelief over his controversial loss to Robson Conceição. The former WBC junior lightweight world champion was left shocked when the judges’ scorecards were read, with one judge scoring it 116-112 for Conceição, another scoring it 116-112 for Foster, and the third judge scoring it 115-113 for Conceição, who claimed the title.
Foster, who outlanded Conceição 25 percent to 11 percent, felt robbed of his victory. Taking to social media, he expressed his frustration, stating, “S—t got me f—ed up, not gonna lie boys worked too hard to get it stolen from me like that.”
Despite the disappointment, Foster found support from the boxing community. Former welterweight world champion Shawn Porter criticized the judges’ decision and the overall scoring system in boxing, calling for a change. Porter highlighted the lack of boxing experience among the judges, which he believes contributes to the inconsistent and controversial decisions in the sport.
The controversial loss has left Foster feeling dejected, but he can draw strength from the outpouring of support and calls for reform within the boxing community. Many fans and fellow boxers have rallied behind Foster, condemning the decision and advocating for fairer judging criteria in the sport.
As Foster reflects on the outcome of the fight, he is faced with the challenge of moving forward and regaining his momentum in the competitive world of boxing. Despite the setback, Foster’s determination and resilience will be tested as he seeks to bounce back from this controversial defeat and reclaim his status as a top contender in the junior lightweight division.