Comments Thread For: Inspirational Robson Conceicao recalls the beginnings of a 'historic journey'

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Junior lightweight Robson Conceicao, who captured Brazil's first Olympic boxing gold at the 2016 Rio Games, now holds the WBC junior lightweight title after three previous failed attempts. Conceicao will face former titleholder O'Shaquie Foster (22-3, 12 KOs) in a rematch on November 2 at Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York.
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[Gary G.]

- I was at the first fight at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
- Most / all that attended believed Foster won easily.
- I will be at the rematch at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY.
- Go O'Shaquie, go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PBR Streetgang]

I like Robson, he's a skilled, entertaining fighter most of the time. His matchup with Foster didn't mesh well.

I wonder if ' Bob sees a potential in the Brazilian markets he's kept Robson around for a while and it was surprising to see him get the nod in that Foster fight.

[Yousuck lollll]

First fight was closer than most think. It wasn't 12-0 Foster it was more like 8-4 or maybe 7-5. Foster Def did enough however it wasn't a wipe out. it was a low pace tactical fight

[BrankoB]

I am going to go against everyone with my observations:
1. I am surprised by how limited Conceicao was for an Olympic gold medalist.
2. He kept throwing the same punch combo all night long and did not vary his attack at all even though he was mostly landing on the arms and other parts of body. He was landing in spite of everyone saying he was missing everything.
3. He was aggressive coming forward and trying to make the fight while Foster was constantly back - pedaling throwing very little.
4. I saw the fight very close, probably 7-5 and I am not sure who won but I do not have a problem with judges decision. Could have gone either way.
5. All three judges are not deaf, dumb and mute and obviously saw the same thing ring side. I do not buy conspiracy, corruption or the A-side BS as neither fighter is a star.
6. I understand why most people watching the fight at MSG wanted Foster to win but that does not mean that he won.