In the pantheon of boxing’s weight-class skirmishes, few matchups simmer with the quiet intensity of a Texas standoff quite like O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster’s upcoming WBC super featherweight title defense against Stephen “Cool Boy Steph” Fulton Jr. Set for Saturday, December 6, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, practically a stone’s throw from Foster’s Houston roots. 

Foster, the reigning champion with veins of liquid nitrogen, faces a Fulton who’s fresh off a featherweight conquest but hungry for three-division glory. Delayed twice before by the cruel whims of the fight game (including a scrapped October card due to Sebastian Fundora’s hand injury), this bout finally arrives on the undercard of Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr., promising fireworks in the Lone Star State.

What makes this fight crackle? Foster’s unyielding jab and ring IQ against Fulton’s slick counters and newfound power at 130 pounds. It’s a stylistic chess match where one wrong pawn move could topple a king. As the clock ticks down to ring time, let’s break down the gladiators, dissect the dynamics, and stake my claim: This one’s going the distance, with Foster’s precision earning the nod.

Breaking Down The Fighters:

 At 32 years old, O’shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) embodies the archetype of the cerebral southpaw—tall (5’9″), long (72-inch reach), and perpetually composed. Nicknamed for his unflappable demeanor under fire, he’s turned close calls into coronation moments, most notably snatching back the WBC super featherweight strap from Robson Conceição in a rematch on November 2, 2024, where he won by a split decision to regain the WBC super featherweight title

Foster’s toolkit? A piston-like jab that sets up everything, footwork that paints circles around plodders, and a body attack that drains foes over 12 rounds. He’s gone the distance in his last six fights, winning five by decision, which speaks to his endurance but also exposes a vulnerability: He hasn’t stopped anyone since 2020. At 52% KO rate overall, Foster thrives on accumulation, not annihilation. In San Antonio, with a partisan crowd roaring, expect “Ice Water” to channel that home-field chill, using range to frustrate and frustrate some more.

Stephen Fulton Jr. (23-1, 8 KOs), 31, is the Philadelphia prodigy who’s always danced one step ahead, until Naoya Inoue reminded him of mortality. A former two-division titlist at 122 pounds (WBC/WBO super bantamweight), Fulton entered 2023 as untouchable, dismantling Brandon “Heartbreaker” Figueroa in their rematch and outclassing Danny Roman. But “The Monster” Inoue shattered that aura with an eighth-round stoppage in July 2023, costing Fulton his belts and sparking a career pivot.

Rebounding with surgical precision, Fulton dropped to featherweight, edging Carlos Castro via split decision in September 2024 before cruising to a unanimous decision over Figueroa in February 2025 to claim the WBC featherweight crown. Now, at 35% KO power, he’s jumping back up to 130—a weight he’s eyed since his bantamweight days, for a shot at history as a three-weight champ. 

Fulton’s strengths? Blinding hand speed, a venomous check hook, and an ability to slip and counter like a ghost in the machine. His weakness? Durability questions post-Inoue, and adapting to Foster’s height advantage could force uncomfortable exchanges early.

Fulton’s no stranger to hostile territory; he’s won in Vegas and Tokyo. But San Antonio? That’s Foster’s backyard barbecue, and “Cool Boy” might find the heat a tad too Texan.

Why This Fight Hinges on the Scorecards

On paper, this screams decision fodder. Both men are high-IQ operators who’ve headlined with masterclasses, not massacres. Fulton’s last stoppage was ages ago, and Foster’s decisions are his calling card. Expect a first half of probing jabs: Foster establishing distance from the outside, Fulton dipping low to close gaps with feints and uppercuts. The middle rounds could tilt Fulton’s way if he body-snipes and turns the fight into a phone booth brawl, exploiting any rust from Foster’s recent wars.

But here’s where my editorial heart beats for the champ: Foster’s southpaw geometry and ring-cutting will wear Fulton down. The eight-inch reach edge isn’t just stats; it’s a moat. Fulton’s coming off a layoff since February, and jumping divisions mid-reign invites fatigue—especially against a volume puncher like Foster, who’s averaged 60+ rounds in his title fights. Inoue exposed Fulton’s chin; Conceição tested Foster’s resolve. Yet both emerged wiser, and Foster’s homecoming aura feels unbreakable.

Official Pick: O’Shaquie Foster by Unanimous Decision

Foster retains, 116-112 on my card. He’ll outland Fulton 220-180 in total punches, per CompuBox ghosts, frustrating the challenger with potshots and pivots. Fulton will steal a round or two with flurries, but “Ice Water” flows eternal. This isn’t a coronation for Fulton—it’s a reminder that Texas titles don’t yield easily.

Where To Watch

Platform: Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Pay-Per-View on Prime Video.

Start Time: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT (prelims at 6:00 PM ET on Prime Video and YouTube).

Price: $79.99

By Vincent

Photo courtesy of Premier Boxing Champions