O'Shaquie Foster to Defend WBC Title Against Raymond Ford on May 30th

The fight will take place at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Foster's hometown.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the boxing match between O'Shaquie Foster and Raymond Ford, with sharp, overlapping planes of vibrant red, blue, and yellow colors capturing the raw energy and action of the fight.Two elite super featherweights collide as champion O'Shaquie Foster defends his title against challenger Raymond Ford in a highly anticipated title fight.Houston Today

WBC super featherweight champion O'Shaquie Foster will defend his title against challenger Raymond Ford on May 30th in Houston, Texas. Foster is looking to make the second defense of his second title reign, having won the belt in 2023. Ford, a former WBA featherweight champion, is moving up in weight for this opportunity.

Why it matters

This is a highly anticipated matchup between two top super featherweight contenders. Foster is looking to cement his status as one of the division's elite, while Ford is seeking to become a two-weight world champion. The fight also marks Foster's first title defense in his hometown of Houston.

The details

Foster (24-3, 12 KO) is coming off a dominant win over Stephen Fulton in December. He initially won the WBC title in 2023 by defeating Rey Vargas, before defending against Rocky Hernandez and Abraham Nova. Ford (18-1-1, 8 KO) is moving up from featherweight, where he won the WBA title by stopping Otabek Kholmatov, before losing his first defense to Nick Ball.

  • The fight is scheduled for May 30, 2026.
  • Foster last fought in December 2025, defeating Stephen Fulton.

The players

O'Shaquie Foster

The reigning WBC super featherweight champion, looking to make the second defense of his second title reign.

Raymond Ford

A former WBA featherweight champion, moving up in weight to challenge for Foster's WBC super featherweight title.

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What they’re saying

“I'm happy and excited to fight at home for the first time as a World champion - it's a dream come true. We will be 1,000 per cent prepared, and we will dominate from round one.”

— O'Shaquie Foster, WBC Super Featherweight Champion

“I'm just happy he finally signed the contract. When it came down to it, I was the biggest fight out there for him and now it's time to fight and I can't wait for it. He's a good name for my resume and I'm taking that belt on May 30 and becoming a two-weight World champion.”

— Raymond Ford, Challenger

What’s next

The full undercard for the May 30th event is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This matchup between the WBC champion Foster and the former WBA champion Ford promises to be an exciting and competitive title fight, with both men looking to solidify their place among the elite of the super featherweight division.