O’Shaquie Foster will defend his World Boxing Council super featherweight world title against Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernández at the Benito Juárez Sports Center in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, on Saturday, October 28, which will be broadcast live globally on DAZN.
Foster (20-2 11 KOs) earned the Green and Gold Belt in San Antonio, Texas in February, becoming the first fighter to defeat Mexican Rey Vargas on points to become world champion. The Houston fighter faces another Mexican opponent in his first defense.
Hernandez (34-1, 31 KOs) earned his shot against Foster thanks to a streak of KO victories, recording his sixth straight win, with a third-round blowout of Hector Garcia in Monterrey this July.
Both fighters sent their 30-day pre-weigh-in prior to the fight. Foster weighed 143 pounds, while Hernandez checked in at 140.6 pounds.
The WBC recognizes the professionalism of both warriors for fulfilling this important commitment. We greatly appreciate the hard work, dedication and professionalism of William Boodhoo, who is responsible for following up on all medical requirements.s.
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