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.
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