O'Shaquie Foster responds to Ryan Garcia's Fighter of the Year claims
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 5:52 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
O'Shaquie Foster expressed amusement at Ryan Garcia's claim of being 2026's Fighter of the Year after Foster's recent victory over Emanuel Navarrete. Foster criticized Garcia, stating that Garcia's performances do not match the level of competition he faced. Foster recently unified three major titles at 130 pounds and seeks a title fight against the winner of an upcoming bout between Anthony Cacace and Nick Ball. Despite his mandate to face Charly Suarez, Foster’s promoter is working on a potential matchup with Vasiliy Lomachenko in 2027.
- •Foster outpointed Navarrete in San Antonio.
- •Foster wants to fight the Cacace-Ball winner for undisputed title.
- •Garcia claims more notable wins but faces criticism.
- •Foster has three of the four major titles at 130 pounds.
- •Promoter Top Rank aims for Lomachenko vs. Suarez fight.
- 5:52 AMYahoo Sports — O'Shaquie Foster cracks up at Ryan Garcia comparing their 2026 résumés: 'It ain't even close, man'
"O'Shaquie Foster thinks it's hilarious that Ryan Garcia is calling himself 2026's Fighter of the Year.
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