Robson Conceicao is determined to prove that his title win over O’Shaquie Foster was no fluke.
Conceicao will defend his junior lightweight belt in a rematch against Foster on November 2 at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Conceicao edged Foster by split decision in July, a result many boxing experts deemed controversial. Feeling disrespected by the backlash, Conceicao, a Brazilian Olympic gold medalist, has set himself on silencing critics and defeating Foster again.
Conceicao, 19-2-1 (9 KOs), is no stranger to tight decisions. He lost a close unanimous decision to Oscar Valdez in his first title shot in September 2021. Last November, he fought Emanuel Navarrete to a disputed majority draw in a bid for the WBO 130lbs title. After stopping Jose Guardado in seven rounds in April, Conceicao earned his fourth title shot and captured the WBC belt.
Following a recent training session at Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas, Conceicao addressed the criticism of his last fight:
“The criticism was tremendously disrespectful, especially since I had already been in two big fights against Oscar Valdez and Emanuel Navarrete. I could have been the champion in both of those fights.
“Foster’s team wasn’t happy with my win, but he should have asserted himself more as the champion. He ran and avoided the fight.
“I showed I deserved the win. I was the one asserting myself and landing punches. I’m the champion because I fought for it and earned it.
“As the champion, you have to prove why you’re the champion. You have to assert yourself, not run or throw single shots.
“Now, he has another chance, but I’m the champion. I’ll show why I’m the champion and go for the knockout. I’m coming to hit him hard and often.”
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