Conceicao upsets Foster in controversial 'gift from God' decision
Robson Conceicao defeated O'Shaquie Foster to claim the WBC junior lightweight belt on Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey by shocking split decision (116-112, 115-113, 112-116).
A SHOCKER IN NEWARK 😮
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) July 7, 2024
ROBSON CONCEICAO IS THE NEW WBC JR. LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION 🏆 #ShakurArtem pic.twitter.com/HBOPu9ppbw
The announcers were immediately incredulous, calling the decision in favor of Conceicao "a gift from God."
What a horrible decision. NO WAY. NO WAY Conceicao won. No way
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) July 7, 2024
Foster appeared to outbox an aggressive yet ineffective Conceicao during the match, the latter of whom only landed 11% of his punches throughout the 12-round fight, according to Compubox.
Foster schooling Conceicao. #boxing
— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) July 7, 2024
The judges nonetheless chose Conceicao, awarding the Brazilian his long-awaited title and 19th professional win.
Foster's record fell to 22-3 with the shocking loss.