Orange, Texas native " Ice Water" O'shaquie Foster has a story that reads like a Hollywood script. That script reached a climax back in February in San Antonio when Foster gave the "Performance of the Year" in outpointing and dominating two-division world champ Rey Vargas to capture the WBC strap. The story is just getting started as Foster, who is generally considered the best 130-pounder in the world, starts his world title reign. Foster has always had a difficult time securing big fights. However, he may be on the verge of landing the mega-fight that has long escaped him. According to Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Boxing boss, he has met with Keith Mills, advisor of Foster, and the two are in talks for a date later this year. When asked if it was possible for the fight to happen this year, Hearn responded with a "Yes, we are in talks." Cordina has expressed interest in the unification fight, and Foster and his team have prioritized the unification bout with Cordina, who holds the IBF super featherweight title. Mills, who is in New Orleans with Foster for the Regis Prograis-Danielito Zorrilla WBC 140-pound clash said, "This is why we are here to try and make this fight, not just to cheer on Prograis [who are stablemates]" Foster doubled down on the sentiment of his manager " saying "That's the fight we want." referring to the Cordina unification clash. Hearn did express some issues in making the fight, explaining "Foster isn't the biggest name, and he is a really good fighter." Suggesting that a Foster fight is a high-risk, low reward for his fighter Cordina. However, the two are alleged to meet and try to iron out some details for a potential unification scrap later in 2023. Foster may also have to take a mandatory bout with Eduardo "Rocky" Hernandez. Hernandez is also represented by Hearn.
O'Shaquie Foster is a Promotional Free Agent, Wants Cordina Unification Bout.
Newly minted WBC Super Featherweight champion "Ice Water" O'shaquie Foster of Orange is a promotional free agent and wants to unify with newly minted IBF champ Joe Cordina of Cardiff, Wales. Cordina won the IBF belt that he was forced to vacate due to a broken hand in late 2022 when he outboxed Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov in Cardiff back on April 22nd. The East Texas native has just informed Bad Left Hook that he is no longer signed with Probellum and is now a promotional free agent. He said he is free to sign with anyone and fight anyone of his choosing.
Foster, who captured his world title at the Alamodome back in February when he dominated Rey Vargas over 12 lopsided rounds, has been calling out the IBF champ for the past few days. Foster has expressed openness and interest in talking to both PBC and Matchroom in attempts to make unification bouts and the biggest fights in the division. Cordina fights under the Matchroom banner which is run by Eddie Hearn, who has not only had massive success in the Lone Star State but has also called the Texas Commission "the best in the united states" and "one of the best in the world" Making a Foster-Cordina unification bout for later this year in Texas a very, real possibility. The Orange native added he is willing to go over to the UK to make the fight as well. "I am ready to take over the division,” he told Bad Left Hook. “I am more than happy to travel to the UK to face Joe Cordina, but only if they pay me – the money has to be right.” The WBC champ said.
Cordina expressed mutual interest in the fight. Cordina took to Twitter and replied to a Tweet from 3DBoxingblog and said "...I just fought a week ago let me have a little bit of time with my family. The fight will happen, just relax."