Ray Ford vs O’Shaquie Foster – an underestimated world title fight

Ray Ford vs O'Shaquie Foster

Ray Ford vs O’Shaquie Foster is for a world title soon but some new to boxing are not even aware of it.

It happens at the end of the month and should be a solid fight in the lower weight classes.

Some background on the fight and more for those new to boxing:

  • Fight is May 30, 2026 at Fertitta Center on DAZN.
  • Foster defends WBC 130 lb title for first time.
  • Foster beat Conceicao Nov 2024 to regain belt.
  • Ford won WBA 126 lb title March 2024 vs Kholmatov.
  • Ford is 3-0 at 130 lbs since moving up.
  • Foster beat Fulton Dec 2024 by wide UD.
  • Some call it a 50-50 fight, although Forde is in career best training lately.
  • Ford has never been dropped as an amateur or a pro.
  • Winner could unify with Navarrete later in 2026.

Here’s a look at both boxers’ records as both amateur and professionals as well:

Raymond “Savage” Ford

Amateur Record

  • 2018 U.S. National Golden Gloves Champion at bantamweight
  • 2017 U.S. National Championships: 2nd place at super bantamweight
  • 2018 U.S. National Championships: 2nd place at super bantamweight
  • Two-time National Golden Gloves champion 

Professional Record

  • Record: 18 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw
  • By KO: 8 wins
  • By Decision: 10 wins, 1 loss
  • Pro debut: March 15, 2019
  • Titles: Held WBA featherweight title in 2024

O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster

Amateur Record

  • Began boxing at age 8
  • Over 100 amateur bouts
  • 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at 123 lbs: Defeated Antonio Nieves, Tramaine Williams twice. Lost to Joseph Diaz twice
  • 2011 Houston Golden Gloves Champion
  • 2010 PAL National Champion at 123 lbs
  • 5-time Ringside National Champion
  • 2-time National Junior Golden Gloves Champion 

Professional Record

  • Record: 24 wins, 3 losses
  • By KO: 12 wins
  • By Decision: 12 wins, 3 losses
  • Pro debut: September 8, 2012
  • Titles: Two-time WBC super featherweight champion

Ray Forde is being trained by Shakur Stevenson’s cousin for the fight.

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