The process of choosing Boxer of the Month for February was very difficult.
Amanda Serrano is a strong contender after overtaking Erika Cruz to finally add the “undisputed champion” to her long list of achievements on February 4. Mauricio Lara made a strong impression. in knocking out Leigh Wood to claim his first title on 18 February in the UK, hostile territory tournament. And Subriel Matias and Badou Jack deserve to be considered after their title-winning efforts last Saturday.
However, based on the level of opposition combined with the bet amount, the winner was O’Shaquie Foster.
Foster (20-2, 11 KOs) made an impressive comeback after a difficult time in the mid-2010s by beat the previously undefeated two-division champion Rey Vargas to win the vacant 130-pound WBC title – his first – on February 11 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Foster’s hometown.
He calmly, coolly passed one of the most respected technicians in the game, sticking around and moving to break everything Vargas (36-1, 22 KOs) tried to do and win. a unanimous decision. Boxing Junkie got nine rounds to three for Foster.
In other words, he made an expert opponent look normal.
Opponents may point out that Vargas went up from 126 pounds for the bout but he looks and is clearly comfortable at 130. He then suggested that he could forgo the one. his featherweight belt and stayed at the junior lightweight.
Indeed, Foster has shown his career track record to finally reach the sport’s elite level after more than a decade of playing professionally.
“Dude, it feels great. This journey has been crazy,” Foster said with a smile that couldn’t be removed from his face after the battle.
And, even though he’s 29, you get the feeling he’s just getting started. Can he beat other 130-pound athletes, the likes of Oscar Valdez, Hector Luis Garcia, Shavkat Rakhimov and Emanuel Navarrete? We shall see.
However, one thing seems certain: His technical ability and defensive style will put even his best opponents in trouble, as we saw on May 11. Two.
