Stephen Fulton’s ambitious leap to a new weight class has hit a major snag, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads. In a shocking turn of events, Fulton came in two pounds overweight for his highly anticipated 130-pound title fight against O’Shaquie Foster, effectively disqualifying him from claiming the WBC super featherweight crown. But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: the fight is still on, but Fulton’s only fighting for pride—not the title. If Foster loses, the belt becomes vacant, adding another layer of complexity to this already dramatic matchup.
Fulton, the Philadelphia native boasting a 23-1 record with 8 knockouts, had openly struggled to make the 126-pound featherweight limit in the lead-up to this bout. The 31-year-old, already a former WBC/WBO 122-pound champion, was aiming to become a three-weight champion—a feat that now feels like a missed opportunity. Foster, with a record of 23-3 and 12 knockouts, steps into the ring as the defending WBC super featherweight champion, but his title is now on thinner ice than ever.
And this is the part most people miss: Fulton’s last fight, a unanimous decision victory over Brandon Figueroa in February, showcased his skill and determination. That win earned him the WBC featherweight title, but his inability to make weight this time raises questions about his future in the division. Is this a one-time slip-up, or a sign of deeper challenges in managing his weight?
The Foster-Fulton fight will still take center stage on Saturday night at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center, airing as part of the Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view undercard ($74.99, 8 p.m. ET). But here’s the controversial twist: Does Fulton’s failure to make weight diminish his credibility as a contender, or does it simply highlight the brutal realities of weight cutting in boxing? Weigh in below—is this a fair consequence, or does it unfairly punish fighters?
Meanwhile, the main event features Mexico’s Isaac Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) defending his WBC interim super lightweight title against America’s Lamont Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) in a 12-round showdown. With so much on the line, this card promises fireworks—both in and out of the ring. What’s your take? Is Fulton’s disqualification justified, or does it overshadow his talent? Let the debate begin!
