Vargas vs Foster FULL FIGHT: February 11, 2023 | PBC on Showtime

O’Shaquie Foster captures the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Title following an impressive unanimous decision win over Rey Vargas.
With the words “ice water” and “shock the world” etched on his trunks, O’Shaquie Foster produced the fight of his life, coolly and methodically out-boxing two-division world champion Rey Vargas to capture the vacant WBC Super Featherweight World Championship in his first title shot live on SHOWTIME.
Foster, who normally switches to southpaw in his fights, fought orthodox for the entire 12 rounds with the objective of befuddling Vargas, as he won by scores of 116-112, 117-111 and 119-109 in a dominant, albeit very competitive win.
“I can’t put it into words (what this means),” Foster said in the ring afterward. “I know my mom, my uncle, my grandpa, they are all looking down on me.”
Foster, a veteran of four SHOBOX: The New Generation bouts®, has overcome countless hardships in his life, including the death of his mother to cancer when he was 12. He lost a decision in just his ninth fight on SHOBOX and dropped a split decision three fights later. But Foster fought confidently and relentlessly on Saturday, as if he was the undefeated fighter entering the fight, peppering Vargas with jabs and out-working him in the later rounds. With the win, Foster became the 88th SHOBOX alum to win a world title.
According to CompuBox, Foster threw 101 more punches than Vargas and landed 43 more shots (22 more jabs and 21 more power punches). In the championship rounds, with Foster’s trainer Bobby Benton asking him to close the show, Foster out-landed Vargas 32-10 to secure victory.
“It feels great,” Foster went on. “Dedication, hard work. I have a great team around me. Getting away from the distractions and preparing myself mentally and physically. My preparation was very important. I saw a lot of tape. I threw combinations. I knew that he counter reacted to previous opponents. I tried to switch up my technique.
“My coaches kept telling me to pick it up, we are ready to go. We can’t get them out, but I felt good in the later rounds. I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t a close fight. I didn’t think it was close. My coaches kept telling me not to let off the gas. I’d love to unify [the division]. I’ll face anybody.“
Vargas, who disputed the decision, indicated that he will drop back down and campaign at 126 pounds, where he still holds the WBC belt. “We didn’t get the decision at super featherweight,” Vargas said, “but we are still champions at 126.“
Foster, who has fought at 130 pounds or heavier for most of his career, stunned Vargas with a left a minute into the 11th, as swelling under Vargas’ eyes was evident. Vargas landed a three-punch combination midway through the ninth as he began to fight with desperation. But Foster answered with a short right hand that seemed to buzz Vargas.
Vargas sustained a small cut over his left eye after Foster landed a snappy right hand and the two clashed heads moments later with a minute left in the third. Foster caught Vargas with a jab to the body to start the second that caused Vargas to fall to the canvas, but the referee ruled it a slip as Foster stepped on Vargas’ foot during the sequence.
“I respect the judges,” Vargas said in the ring. “I think this decision was not fair. I don’t agree with it, but I have to respect it. I thought it was much closer than they saw. The weight difference may have affected me tonight. In boxing, you can use your legs to be technical or use them to run. Foster used them to run. He ran all night.
“There was a headbutt at the beginning of the fight that affected my sight for a second, but I recovered quickly. I thank all the fans that came out to support me.”
Vargas fought without a familiar face in his corner as legendary trainer Nacho Baristain was absent for this assignment as Vargas’ father Carlos took his place. He was trying to join other legendary fighters who have won titles at 122, 126, and 130, which include Manny Pacquiao, Leo Santa Cruz, and Mexican legends Erik Morales and Marco Antonio Barrera.
Vargas was returning to the Alamodome after winning the WBC featherweight championship in his last bout with a decision victory over Mark Magsayo at the same venue on SHOWTIME last July.
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[@user-se2vv8ez3p]

from jail to champion anything is possible i love this fighter

[@arthurvargaslujan18]

FLAT FOOTED MÉXICAN STYLE OH YEAH BABY

[@rnelcamacho23]

Great fight foster congratulations to u👊👍☝️🎉

[@SpikeLace-bo8xg]

This how Ortiz should have fought Teo take notes... Good shit Shaq

[@larrylopez9614]

Teo should learn how to cut the ring off , Teo has to many flaws

[@alvinbituin1404]

Foster outsmart the former champion in the ring, so calm and sharp with good defense...no adjustment made by the former on his style, he is so predictable..

[@danielalexander3777]

Congratulations brother you deserve it and won against one of the best in the game

[@Rykergod]

Salute Shock. Nothing harder coming from behind those Walls and Becoming Productive let alone Win a Title after 2-2 Start🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@SamuelChisholm-sz6ed]

Pp⁰❤❤❤

[@KruNBassa]

Foster: (V) encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)… let’s go champ 🥊

[@henkysiwaly8729]

Foster the best good luck

[@madesulendra8084]

. Di 23:23 HTM t😮​@@henkysiwaly8729

[@VirginioCarpintero]

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[@azenh]

my guy foster 💪

[@vennymedinalorenzo995]

Vargas is not the same when he fought Magsayo ,congrats Foster

[@drbalzan2604]

He beat Magsayo what are you even talking abt? Foster just the better overall boxer

[@user-su8zh4li4p]

No excuse

[@djmuir86]

Would love to see the cordina fight, congrats to foster tho focused every round on fighting his fight 👏🏽

[@trewilson5235]

Beat ts outta Cordina

[@vince11harris]

It won’t happen. They on two different networks

[@qassahmohamed4542]

فوز عضيم لفستر مبروك عليك الحزام ديما مغرب عاشت المملك المغربية الشريفة الله الوطن الملك

[@atenmitsu2715]

"off that goofy shit counter" lolol foster coach a menace

[@Commenter1234Boxing]

Fr 😂

[@lemuelriano5902]

Pop

[@tonyperez78]

Great Foster! I was pushing for You since the very first round,and you didn't disappointed Me Kid! Congrats, Champion. You did a very smart fight,Congrats Texas,Y'all just got a brand new great Champion!!😂🤣😅😅😁😄😄🤪😜😜

[@rubennarvaez1124]

"If he throws that goofy shit..." "Counter him off of that goofy shit" hahaha

[@carlosdavila3066]

And then the commentator quoted him😭

[@decidingpaper6324]

Timestamp? Gotta see that for myself

[@barney2633]

Stupid comment.

[@sostheboss]

​​@@decidingpaper6324end of the 4th

[@decidingpaper6324]

@@sostheboss Thanks Edit: 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that was not who I expected to hear that from

[@etiennecfourie777]

Beautiful job by Foster...super chill yet very effective with a deserved win! Well done dude that was pure class!

[@junprades1857]

I agree for decision of 3 judges

[@LucieOne]

Stevenson always said that Foster was the second best guy at 130 after himself. He just gave Vargas all kinds of problems and I think he has a chance to really take over the division, especially if Nava is really gone (maybe even if he isn't).

[@EzeBall1710]

Cordina gives him issues tho

[@LucieOne]

@@EzeBall1710 Cordina's excellent (when motivated), I think he gives everyone issues.

[@sanahn8280]

​@@EzeBall1710 different level of boxing 🤡🤡. Shock an elite level fighter. UK Bum went life & Death w 126lb Edward Vasquez his last fight & barely edged it!! Shock, Navarrete, Valdez are LEVELS above Vasquez. & Magsayo entering that mix too!! Look at their resumes Bozo !! Mf rather fight 126 Lee wood or Archie sharp next to keep the hype going.. & the UK will eat that shit up 😂😂 padded record mfs. Domestic fights in the UK gotta be the biggest joke in World level boxing.

[@sanahn8280]

​@@EzeBall1710 different level of boxing clown 🤡. Shock an Elite level fighter!! 0 comparison. UK Bum went life & Death w 126lb C lvl Edward Vasquez last fight..barely edged it!! Holes everywhere. Shock, Navarrete, Valdez All LEVELS above Vasquez!! Look at their resumes Bozo !! .. Magsayo will also enter that mix soon. Cordina rather fight 126lb Lee wood or Archie next to keep the hype going.. the UK will gladly EAT that shit up 😂 padded record mfs. Domestic fights in the UK gotta be the biggest joke in World level boxing.​

[@igapprasadea9627]

Shock the world 😀😃😄LoL

[@VictorGonzalez-sx2eu]

Foster le dio una catedra de boxeo a Bargas siendo Bargas superior en todo Foster fue mas inteligente.Eso fue una pelea entre David y Goliat.

[@CasterShellz]

Both Vargas and Foster with upcoming title defenses

[@LesterBullecer-sr7ik]

FOSTER iQ like Loma , defense like Floyd. 👍

[@pluckinmageetar]

Tex represent. Foster, baby!! Good win!

[@user-se2vv8ez3p]

what a coach that foster has nothing like a relatable coach 😊

[@krazy7265]

The night i became a fan of foster

[@aladinpableo1979]

congrats to foster he deserve to win

[@PauljohnOsting]

⁶55

[@aredditor4272]

Foster's hairline backing up faster than Vargas.

[@ohsendo]

having a bad hairline is inevitiable in boxing at this point

[@frankt5987]

😂

[@decidingpaper6324]

😂🤣🤣🤣😂🤣

[@vinniepeligro5285]

lol prolly why he still got locs. i wouldnt cut em until they reach lil wayne’s stage

[@decidingpaper6324]

@@ohsendo True LMAO

[@DAMARTZL]

on this night, foster gained a huge fan base and the respect of many! huge underdog and beat the champ, can't wait for the future of this man! BIG SHOCK 💪💪💪

[@Coolasguy917]

Huge fanbase wtf 😂

[@RM_2423]

I don't know upset I mean Vargas was going up in weight to 130 for the first time and was edging foster to beat Vargas

[@Darwin-qt9rl]

Foster vs inoue a good match.

[@azenh]

1:20 they went from booing him to leaving with they fav fighter losing LMAOO

[@user-xb4wc7po3k]

Congratulations 2000 we had it lit.. we gave houston the mic 1st. We Memphop

[@domingojuarez6606]

Nunca había visto una pelea de Rey Vargas una decepción le falta técnica inteligencia valentía . cómo teniendo unos brazos tan largos se mete a dentro o al alcance de Foster y luego no tiene más qué tres formas de tirar golpes nunca usa el oper entré otras formas de hacer una pelea correcta felicito a Foster

[@user-lv5ju6lg9c]

No sabes Foster tiene buena distancia aunque Vargas lo tenga ala distancia pudo hacer que lo sugieran no el al otro es lo único 😢, pero le gsuta pelear ba a bisarle y ahi esta ek nal a un oekador wue corre 😅

[@jonalyndeguzman743]

Very good fighter. I really liked this boxer foster.

[@josephcapala9462]

Humble Boxer..... snap salute for you.... congratulation!!!

[@eddielee9990]

Great Win My Brother 💪💪

[@renzlumatao3628]

Congratulations foster God bless you ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@shawnterrance7204]

some people say african american fighters like to run but cant explain how there dropping and outlanding there opponents lol

[@JuanLopez-rp1ie]

Leave race out of it , you’ve seen who benavidez has been dropping lately . African Americans taunt Mexicans fighters when they lose .

[@kinkai-ro734]

We'll leave race out of it when Black Fighters are treated fairly and unbiased in their performances...​@@JuanLopez-rp1ie

[@greengoblin7732]

Yall been taking lots of Ls lately Fury Loma Vergil Canelo so stfu 🤡

[@shawnterrance7204]

@@greengoblin7732 what lmao 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@greengoblin7732]

@@shawnterrance7204 you heard me goofy 🤡

[@larrylopez9614]

Foster did a great job against a solid undefeated fighter in Vargas. I like how Foster listens to corner and never gets overexcited. I'm a fan

[@jemane7757]

Foster fought a perfect fight almost. He definitely have good skills and listens to his team. Definitely a great fight

[@filemonasugas8146]

Good boxer poster my faborate fighter i like her style very good ty

[@geraldhagen2989]

Foster fought the perfect fight. Vargas' corner should have ( if they did not) urge him to keep ATTACKING.

[@tacticalexpert5518]

Elbow is the best weapon in boxing.😂😂😂 Congrats idol foster.

[@Darwin-qt9rl]

INOUE VS FOSTER A GOOD MATCH.

[@kaydiamond8]

Inoue said he aint going up there

[@user-lv5ju6lg9c]

Inoue es muy pequeño más con lo que corre este no le pides dar ni uno pero inoue mejor

[@Easymoneyavenue]

Congratulations brother. Well deserved 👏

[@rennytambura7421]

this guy has a good long way to, remain humble man...and you will become a star

[@user-xb4wc7po3k]

Say less Epic Fitness Transforming bodies & minds

[@MixSportsTV6589]

Congratz Bro nice boxing all night out there.

[@user-yi5xg1on5v]

honestly, Mr Foster is a good boxer. keep it up champ.

[@josematienzo5861]

Fighting with the elbows !!

[@omaringram4216]

Beautiful music on Vargas's entrance

[@sammysouthpaw8894]

If a punch lands,and you fall it's a knock down...That is not a judgement call, it's a violation of the rules.

[@raywest3834]

Punch was a tap with Foster stepping on his foot. Ref got it right, as did the judges.

[@leothechibowow9920]

Rey Vargas is legend.

[@macrmr2]

Vargas needs to work on his foot work. There were many times he was just standing there forgetting the shorter man also has the same reach as him

[@user-cu8sm6nd3x]

30:03 what was the game plan here

[@user-se2vv8ez3p]

bro said you dont need to do this your a better fighter then this lmao respect

[@theredknight9314]

Bruuuh no way. The mans got his own mariachi band for the boxing match. Thats epic

[@user-wz3sl2db6t]

Way to go, A Heeling To The Bity and The State 🎉😎

[@MimayJVlog5759]

Watching from Philippines

[@realtalk7704]

With that reach he should be controlling the fight vagas

[@islamisamess6160]

Foster should've switched it up as a surprise factor in a couple of rounds.

[@user-ui8ph1dc2n]

Good job

[@tonykinh5589]

I can tell Vargas his legs was not under him with the weight cut or weight gain and I believe ohshocky could have knocked him out if you really would have pressed him harder in the early around

[@user-ll1vr6gs9c]

フォスターのスキルが凄い。メイウェザーに見える🥊

[@EzeBall1710]

Wonderfully skilled defensive counter puncher

[@apriljoy2011]

Bobby Benton’s cornering is second to none.

[@user-hx1jl2sf4d]

Vargas agak gentar, lawannya, tdk gentar berani, gentar merugikan diri sendiri, krn tdk fokus serangan

[@MAC-wb2vk]

Hey foster turuan mo nga ako nyan 🫡🇵🇭

[@ericrussell9746]

Foster Footwork & Defense was the key to disrupting Vargas Jab Placements he was trying to establish. Close Fight! Foster wss too elusive in range too.

[@camera50937man]

Great huge vargas.

[@user-jm8lj8wg2d]

That rope hanging on Foster's head is throwing him off balance

[@jergavs6427]

Style makes fight

[@mranarchy1033]

Vargas needs to keep his composure but did most of the fighting. I see we have a new Mayweather that doesn't have to fight to win, he was mostly there for easy money as the rest of them, good job foster you know how to counter.

[@olaleyeoluwaseunanthony4939]

Foster did nothing throughout the fight.. I don’t understand how he won.. Vargas throw way more punches..

[@Tmac_305]

Foster is simply the much better boxer. You people never seem smart enough to understand the difference between fighting and boxing. Superiority usually wins at the end of the day! 💪🏾😎

[@freddyromero1547]

The referee was supposed to take points off for Foster fighting dirty💪🥊💎

[@julesedlupowitz5274]

It’s easy to know Foster at 130 was superior. I saw since Vargas moved up he either belongs at 126 or must get back to the drawing board… Coming in knowing nothing about either was helpful bc I couldn’t be biased.

[@matemm52]

"Fight becomes official after 4th round" - what kind of rule is that??

[@MainCardMinute]

60 second bet breakdowns, ALL PLUS MONEY🔥

[@rinkoguinoza2679]

Fligt aware voos em tempo real

[@shawnterrance7204]

tank, boots, crawford, keyshawn, mason, all these knockout artist when it comes to black american fighters yet you still got folks saying all black american fighters do is run lol the delusion and hate is real

[@EzeBall1710]

Your the only one crying grow up

[@shawnterrance7204]

@@EzeBall1710 telling the truth aint crying

[@rjplameras7435]

Sounding like a victim

[@shawnterrance7204]

@@rjplameras7435 sounding like a mexican who cant handle the truth as usual lol

[@JuanLopez-rp1ie]

Boss I’ve heard people call mayweather a runner or shakur but I’ve never seen anyone say black fighters in general do that ..

[@debrahudson6324]

Well if you look at one fighter's face, it tells the story. One guy looked fresh and no damage, the other looked battered and bruised. Vargas had nothing left in the last three rounds. If Tank goes back to 130, it's a wrap. They all will fall.

[@raffyponpon8804]

Yan magandang laban vs magsayo

[@veepee2562]

Etong si Foster ay kaya ni Magsayo, sayang nagpalit kasi ng division.

[@stevenotes2929]

Foster been getting Lucky..the luck will dry out

[@Rykergod]

Vargas hasnt fought a Lefty in Years but his Training Camp was for one. Foster Kills there Training Camp🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊

[@boybohol304]

Good good judge if you review the fight almost no round to you nice fight didn't use the left body shot

[@diegoaespitia]

surprised Foster won, when Foster dodged, he would back up with his hands in the air, no protection to his face, often against the ropes. if Vargas had just pressured him with his jabs and push him against the ropes, im sure he wouldve had an easier time

[@freddyromero1547]

This is clear that Foster was most heavy than Vargas and Foster was fighting dirty💪🥊💎

[@WordOfTruth316]

YNW Melly out here boxing I had no idea. GOOD FIGHTER THO

[@hollisbaptiste9154]

these announcers are doing everything to make this a close fight..vargas has not won a round yet...

[@cloudzx1679]

riding fosters nuts. all those shots pretty much whiffed reys head but they acted like he hit him

[@Sportis168]

😍😍😍

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

💯💯💯

[@freddyromero1547]

El referee estava supuesto a quitarle punto a Foster porque estava peleando sucio💪🥊💎

[@freddyromero1547]

💪🥊💎. Esto es incredible ver como los que estan narrando la pelea, estan narrando en favor the Foster y mayormente diciendo lo que el hace pero no le dan tanto credito a lo que Vargas esta haciendo. Claramente se ve que Los commentaristas estan tratando de influenciar para que gane Foster💪🥊💎

[@Payaso_Boxing]

The way Foster fights, he will never be headlining a ppv. Event. And I don't think he will sell out an arena if it wasn't for his opponents, going to their back yard always.

[@Tmac_305]

You sound butthurt!😂

[@SHAWNBLAG]

FOSTER VS MAGSAYO PLSSSSS

[@richardburac9793]

Foster like tankdavis style boxing

[@JoyGillego]

Magsayo vs foster next

[@hollisbaptiste9154]

foster won every round....

[@alfredomabalot7097]

I ' ve notice that Vargas can't move faster that is why Foster can hit him easilly. "Congratulations Foster'

[@freddyromero1547]

💪🥊💎. This is incredible to see how these people that are narrating this fight are most of the time just mentioning what Foster does, , but they are no giving to much credit to what Vargas is doing. It is clear that these people doing the commentary are biased and they want Foster to win💪🥊💎

[@allcinionexplainsitall5869]

Foster schooled Vargas

[@paquitoguillermo3279]

you realize how great manny pacquiao is by his 8 weight classes accomplishment as a champion

[@user-oj4sc8dl3m]

Foster vs magsayo pwede na

[@James-th7wb]

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