Fulton Misses Weight Ahead of Championship Bout
In a recent weigh-in leading up to the highly anticipated boxing match, Stephen Fulton failed to make the required weight, which makes achieving a milestone as a three-division world champion unattainable for him. The current WBC featherweight titleholder weighed in at 132 pounds, exceeding the super featherweight limit of 130 pounds by two pounds.
Implications of Fulton’s Weight Miss
This means that only WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster will have the chance to claim the title during their fight scheduled for Saturday night at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Interestingly, it was Fulton who was moving up in weight class, yet he still could not meet the necessary requirement for the championship.
As a consequence of Fulton’s weight miss, the WBC title will be regarded as vacant should he emerge victorious. This oversight could have implications for other contenders, particularly if the forthcoming eliminator bout between Mark Magsayo and Michael Magnesi is elevated to a title fight.
Fulton’s Boxing History
Fulton has an impressive history in the ring, having held both the WBC and WBO super bantamweight titles before they slipped out of his grasp in July 2023 against Naoya Inoue. Earlier this year, he secured the WBC featherweight title from Brandon Figueroa and aimed to extend his championship reign into a new weight class.
Changing Dynamics of the Matchup
Despite their fight being rescheduled multiple times over recent months, the excitement surrounding the Fulton versus Foster matchup has been dampened by Fulton’s inability to meet the weight requirements, changing the dynamics of their much-anticipated clash and leaving fans with a less thrilling contest than previously hoped for.
