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 championÂ
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 ChampionÂ
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.
