Ring Ratings Update (July 6): O'Shaquie Foster's rating remains unchanged following controversial loss

The highlight was in the 135-pound division this past Saturday, but it was the 130-pound title fight that hit the Ring Ratings Panel.

O'Shaquie Foster it appeared in the transparent output box that resisted three times Robson Conceicao over 12 rounds in the main event of the Top Rank card in Newark, NJ, but two official judges (Tony Lundy and Paul Wallace) awarded the Olympic gold medalist a controversial decision due to his aggressiveness that was not very successful for all pedestrians. bout, which was part of the ESPN broadcast.

The scores were 116-112 (Lundy) and 115-113 (Wallace) for the 35-year-old Brazilian, and 116-112 (Ron McNair) for the 30-year-old Texan, who was defending his third His WBC. belt. Many observers agreed with McNair's stats, or favored Foster (22-3, 12 KOs), who entered the fight as The Ring's No. 2 junior lightweight. 2. Conceicao (19-2-1, 9 KOs) is The Ring's No. 8-ranking junior lightweight.

Conceicao became a bully against Foster but it rarely worked. (Photo by Mikey Williams-Top Rank)

In the main event of Top Rank, Shakur StevensonThe Ring's No. 4-rated lightweight, defended his WBC belt with a unanimous decision over the German challenger. Artem Harutyunyan. The bout's lack of action drew criticism from ESPN broadcasters, particularly aimed at Stevenson's careful performance, which continued to be ripped by fans, pundits and even some of the fighter's peers on social media (in part because the 27-year-old uber-talent. continues and being thin-skinned and salty with any criticism).

On the bottom card, Keyshawn Davis he passed the physical test with flying colors, going 10 solid rounds against hard-nosed Mexican shooter Miguel Madueno, who came into this fight with an impressive 31-2 record (28 KOs) and a bad-ass attitude. Davis (11-0, 7 KOs), who entered the fight as The Ring's No. 8-light lightweight, he was aggressive and won with 99-91 goals.

On the other side of the country, at the Golden Boy Promotions/DAZN headliner in Ontario, California, William ZepedaThe Ring's No. 3-rated lightweight, remains undefeated with a third-round stoppage of unpopular opponent Giovanni Cabrera whose only loss was a split decision Isaac Cruz last July. Zepeda (31-0, 27 KOs) dropped the opening round to Cabrera (22-2, 7 KOs) but quickly overwhelmed the gutsy underdog with his signature pressure, volume punch and body attack.

William Zepeda's streak continued with his 27th KO against the gutsy but outmatched Giovanni Cabera. Photo by Cris Esqueda / Golden Boy Promotions

Zepeda and Stevenson held their positions (as both were heavy favorites to win), while the inexperienced Davis moved up one spot. But what about Foster, who should have raised his hand? What should you do about Conceicao who got a legitimate win that he shouldn't have?

“Foster lost his WBC title to Conceicao in highly controversial fashion,” it said Anson Wainwright. “This could be one of the times we don't let Foster go. Maybe we keep him at No. 2 and promote Conceicao, thus showing that we do not agree with the decision but also recognize the legal decision?”

That proposal was not enough for the majority of the panel, which did not want to reward Conceicao with a victory he did not really earn.

“I agree that there is no movement for Foster,” he said Jake Donovan. “You do not agree at all about Conceicao; if something has to come down. I'm not sure why we would elevate him to such a bad decision that even casual fans are calling the game.”

Added Adam Abramowitz: “I can use our Foster-Conceicao 'hacking clause'. Conceicao did not win that battle. I wouldn't raise him either.”

Abraham Gonzalez, Michael Montero again Diego Morilla he agreed that Conceicao should not be promoted and Foster should not be demoted.

Added Tom Gray: “We don't see a legal decision because it was a bull fund. The only way to prevent inefficiency is to eliminate it altogether.

“It's not Robson's fault, but he shouldn't be world champion and it's over. The 'win is a win' stuff is a total cop.

“They both live together.”

Skhoteni spoke.

RING MEASUREMENT UPDATE (as of July 6):

LIGHT – William Zepeda lives at No. 3. Shakur Stevenson remains at 4. Keyshawn Davis moves to No. 7.

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT – O'Shaquie Foster remains at No. 2. Robson Conceicao remains at No. 8.

JUNIOR BANTAMWEIGHT – Fernando Martinez it goes to No. 1 after receiving the partition decision Kazuto Iokawho comes down to Number 3.

“Me we agree on Puma (which is more advanced),” he said Donovan. “I would stay with Ioka remaining one spot behind Estrada, although I thought the fight was 115-113 either way (I had Ioka but I see Puma winning). (Official) scores were very bad.”

FLYWEIGHT – Ricardo Sandoval lives at No. 6 after stopping Angel Acosta in the 10th round.

“Sandoval hit a question mark on Acosta in Round 10. He stays where he is,” it said. Wainwright.

JUNIOR FLYWEIGHT – Daniel Matellon exit due to unemployment. Shokichi Iwata, which recently stopped the sixth round of Jahzeel Trinidad, remains at No. 8 but moves up to No. 7 with a break. Who was against the title Regie Suganob (15-1, 5 KOs) enters at No. 10.