Stephen Fulton missing weight this weekend to get his fight with Liam Wilson cancelled was shocking stuff.
Look, fighters miss weight now and again. It happens.
But for a former champion to miss weight but a colossal 6.5 pounds is rare.
Some notes on this:
What Happened with Fulton vs. Wilson
- Fulton weighed 139.5 lbs – 6.5 lbs over the 133 lb catchweight limit.
- The limit had already been raised from 130 to 133 lbs at Fulton’s request.
- Wilson’s camp felt “stitched up” and said he never intended to make weight.
- It’s a pattern – Fulton also missed weight in his previous fight in Dec 2025.
- It was the second co-main to collapse for the Tszyu vs. Spence card.
- Fulton claimed his body “shut down” at 138 lbs and he couldn’t cut more.
- Wilson’s trainer called it “a blight on the sport.”
- Wilson was left with no opponent and no payday.
- A late replacement (Paulo Aokuso) was moved up to fill the slot.
- The cancellation wasted Wilson’s entire training camp.
Historical Boxing Weight Misses
- Curmel Moton (15 lbs over) – gave up trying after bloodwork issues.
- Keyshawn Davis (4+ lbs over) – had to forfeit a percentage of his purse.
- Jose Luis Castillo (4.5 lbs over) – his trilogy fight with Corrales was scrapped.
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (5 lbs over) – against Rubio, he lost his purse share.
- Yordenis Ugas (4 lbs over) – against Witherspoon, the fight went ahead as a non-title bout.
As you can see, Stephen Fulton missing weight this weekend absolutely was one of the biggest calamities in boxing history for missed weights.
And then some.
Who knows where he goes from here. PBC, Premier Boxing Champions, are clearly cashing out of boxing at the moment.
Boxing faded older stars and champions in far away places like Australia even.
Errol Spence returns to the ring shortly tonight against Tim Tszyu in Australia.
If Stephen Fulton decides to retire after this weekend, he had a solid career in the sport:
- Two-division world champion – held titles at super bantamweight and featherweight.
- Record of 23-2 – with wins over Brandon Figueroa (twice), Angelo Leo, and Daniel Roman.
- Best win – beat Figueroa in Feb 2025 to claim the featherweight title.
- Only two losses – to Naoya Inoue (TKO, 2023) and O’Shaquie Foster (decision, 2025).
- Philadelphia pride – a hometown hero honored by the city council.
- Known as “Cool Boy Steph” – flashy, technical style with memorable ring attire.
- Ended on a sour note – missed weight in his last two fights, including a 6.5 lb miss that canceled his final bout.
- Hall of Fame? – likely falls short, but a solid, respected career overall.
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