O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao purses and payouts: How much are the boxers making in the rematch?
The upcoming O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao fight is an immediate rematch between the two highly skilled pugilist after their first fight ended in a rather polarizing fashion. They're believed to have secured lucrative paydays in their first encounter and are expected to do so in the rematch as well.
America's Foster competed extensively in the amateur boxing realm. He made his professional boxing debut in Sept. 2012. His first major world title victory came when he bested Rey Vargas via unanimous decision to capture the vacant WBC super featherweight title back in Feb. 2023.
After notching successful title defenses against Eduardo Hernandez and Abraham Nova, Foster eventually put his title on the line against Brazil's Robson Conceicao in July 2024. Conceicao boasts the distinction of being Brazil's first boxing Olympic gold medalist and is considered a crafty veteran.
While Foster was the favorite to emerge victorious, Conceicao defeated him via split decision. A number of fans and experts disapproved of the judges' scorecards. The WBC ordered an immediate rematch between them.
Presently, Conceicao (19-2, 1 draw, 1 no contest; 9 KOs) is booked to defend his WBC super featherweight belt against Foster (22-3, 12 KOs) in the headlining match of a Top Rank boxing card. The event transpires at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, U.S.A., on Nov. 2, 2024.
Heading into the first O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao fight in July 2024, NY Fights reported that Foster had secured approximately $375k for his fight against Abraham Nova in Feb. 2024. He defeated Nova via split decision in that matchup and thereby notched his second successful defense of the WBC super featherweight title.
Foster was expected to bag a similar payout, that of $375k, for his July 2024 showdown against Conceicao as well. Meanwhile, it was expected that Conceicao would take home a payday of $250k for it. Their fight served as the co-headlining match of a boxing card headlined by a WBC lightweight title fight between reigning champion Shakur Stevenson and Artem Harutyunyan.
O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao purses and payouts
In the build-up to the O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao fight in July, Sporty Salaries indicated that Foster's guaranteed purse was expected to be $375k. The belief was that Conceicao would secure a purse of $250k.
For his part, Robson Conceicao has competed in four world championship matches thus far. One of the most notable fights of his career saw him challenge Emanuel Navarrete for the WBO super featherweight title in Nov. 2023. Navarrete retained his title courtesy of a majority draw. Conceicao reportedly bagged a guaranteed purse of $400k for that fight.
Considering their past payouts, the O'Shaquie Foster vs. Robson Conceicao rematch is likely to fetch them similar purses as compared to their first fight. Nevertheless, it's possible that since the rematch is booked to headline the card -- unlike the co-main event spot like their first fight, they could end up taking home higher payouts this time around.
One ought to note that the aforementioned payouts are reported/estimated figures that haven't been officially confirmed. Furthermore, a fighter's overall earnings from a given fight are generally higher than their guaranteed purse, courtesy of bonuses, perks, etc.