Walk of Fame: Foster vow to continue proud tradition of WBC super featherweights

O’Shaquie Foster will defend his World Boxing Council super featherweight world title against Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernández this Saturday, October 28, on a card presented by Matchroom and DAZN, in association with Pepe Gómez and Cancún Boxing.

It`s at the Benito Juárez Sports Center in Cancun, Quunitana Roo, Mexico, a place that, in addition to being a vacation paradise, has become an epicenter of boxing.

Foster (20-2 11 KOs) won the Green and Gold Belt n San Antonio, Texas in February by defeating hitherto unbeaten Mexican Rey Vargas to become world champion. The Houston fighter faces another Mexican opponent in his first defense.

Hernández (34-1, 31 KOs) earned his chance to hand Foster his “Gloucester” via a streak of knockout victories, with his most recent victory over Héctor García in July.

Prior to this important fight, we fondly remember some of the best super featherweights in history:

Alexis Arguello- After a sizzling streak at 126 pounds, Argüello was even better at 130 pounds, where he defeated Puerto Rican Alfredo Escalera a couple of times. He also defeated Bazooka Limon, Bobby Chacon, Rubén Castillo and Rolando Navarrete.

Floyd Mayweather- One of the divisions in which he stood out the most was at 130 pounds, where he had no rival to give him competition. He defeated the tough intrepid fighter Genaro Hernández, snatching the world crown from him. He subsequently defended the title against Carlos Ríos, Justin Juuko, Carlos Gerena, Goyo Vargas, Diego Corrales, Carlos Hernández and Jesús Chávez.

Flash Elorde – One of the most iconic fighters from the history of boxing in the Philippines. The peak of his career was at 130 pounds, where he defeated Harold Gomes with a great performance and knocked him out in the rematch. Subsequently he made 10 successful defenses until he decided to move up to 135 pounds.

Azumah Nelson – With 15 fights for the super featherweight world title, Nelson who was almost hewn from a rock quarry, was undoubtedly one of the best fighters in the world at that time. He defeated “Azabache” Martinez in his 130-pound debut in 1988, winning the WBC belt. He faced quality champions Juan LaPorte, Jeff Fenech, Jesse James Leija and Gabriel Ruelas.

Manny Pacquiao- After losing to Erik Morales in his 130-pound debut, Pacquiao had a golden season in the division. He knocked out Morales in the rematch, defeating Oscar Larios, Jorge Solís and Juan Manuel Márquez.

Genaro Hernández- Besides possessing great qualities as a person, he was a rugged and brilliant fighter who was only defeated in this division by Floyd Mayweather. He had 13 world title fights and had a memorable victory over Azumah Nelson.

Julio Cesar Chávez- In his brilliant career conquering three divisions, at super featherweight Julio had an outstanding campaign, defeating Mario Martínez, Juan LaPorte, Roger Mayweather, Rocky Lockridge, Rubén Castillo, among others.