A look at the Foster vs Ford tale of the tape and stats ahead of their big world title in boxing at super-featherweight.
Both could be considered maybe slightly big at the weight in super-featherweight btu we wouldn’t say they are murderous punchers or proper knockout merchants or anything like that.
They have a lot of speed, particularly Ford this week is lightning fast coming into this and his training is impressive.
Here’s the Foster vs Ford tale of the tape going in:
- Age: Foster 32, Ford 27.
- Height: Foster around 5’8.5″, Ford 5’7″.
- Reach: Foster longer at around 72″, Ford 69″.
- Stance: Foster orthodox, Ford southpaw.
- Record: Foster ~24-3 (12 KOs), Ford ~18-1-1 (8 KOs).
- Foster more pro experience with higher fight count and rounds.
- Ford younger with developing power but less title rounds.
- Both compete around 130 lbs super featherweight limit.
- Foster slight edge in experience and physical dimensions.
- Southpaw vs orthodox matchup adds tactical complexity.
Southpaw vs orthodox there in particular can never be truly discounted in anything.
Southpaws can be tricky if they are not dealt with properly. Ford has some things going for him in the fight but he must beat the champion if he wants the belt — decisively.
Here is more on the Foster vs Ford time of fight.
