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O’Shaquie Foster sees stars in Navarrete unification

With three consecutive victories over former world champions in his rearview mirror, O’Shaquie Foster foresees his October 24 unification versus Emanuel Navarrete as a star-making turn. In his home state of Texas, WBC 130lbs champion Foster 25-3 (12 KOs) meets…

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 7:39 PM
O’Shaquie Foster sees stars in Navarrete unification
Key Things to Know
  • O'Shaquie Foster believes defeating Emanuel Navarrete in their super-featherweight unification will establish him as a boxing superstar.
  • The 130-pound world title bout between Foster and Mexico's three-division champion Navarrete takes place in San Antonio.
  • The WBO has indicated that the winner of the unification clash is expected to fight Charly Suarez next.
The Story in 60 Seconds

WBC super-featherweight champion O'Shaquie Foster believes defeating Emanuel Navarrete in their upcoming unification bout in San Antonio will elevate him to superstar status in boxing. Foster, who enters the fight with a 25-3 record, noted that adding Navarrete to his recent victories over Stephen Fulton and Ray Ford would solidify his position among the sport's elite fighters.

Foster explained that he has extensively scouted Navarrete over the years, having agreed to the clash following Navarrete's stoppage win over Eduardo Nunez in February. The WBO plans for the winner of Foster versus Navarrete to face Charly Suarez, and Foster stated his ultimate goal is to become the undisputed champion at 130 pounds.

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