HOUSTON — In the sport of boxing, phrases like, skills pay the bills and no guts no glory is often used to motivate the athlete. The discipline it takes to compete at the highest level of the sport is unexplainable. However, an attribute that’s paid dividends for Houston’s, O’Shaquie Foster is, patience. He’s patiently waited for his opportunity to compete for a world title. The wait is over! February 11, Foster (19-2) will take on Rey Vargas (36-0) for the WBC Super Featherweight title live on Showtime. Foster has won 9 consecutive fights to earn this title shot, with his last defeat coming back in 2016 via controversial split decision. Despite not getting his championship opportunity sooner, Foster stayed prepared for when opportunity knocks. Although, he understands it won’t be easy handing Vargas his first defeat in 36 fights, he’s ready for the task at hand and claims to be in the best shape of his life.
