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 a Mexican opponent again 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 KO victory with a third-round blowout of Hector Garcia in Monterrey last July.
Both fighters sent their pre-weigh-in 14 days prior to the fight. Foster weighed 136.3 pounds, while Hernandez checked in at 135.5 pounds.
The WBC recognizes the professionalism of both warriors for fulfilling this important commitment. We greatly appreciate the dedicated work of William Boodhoo, who is responsible for following up on all medical requirements.