Foster dismisses Ford's knockout threats as fake toughness

O'Shaquie Foster has rubbished Raymond Ford's pre-fight talk, saying his rival's knockout claims ring hollow. The American says Ford has failed to stop opponents below his level.

“I feel like all that tough s--- is fake. All that tough stuff he trying to do, act like 'I'm going to knock you out. I'm going to do all this hurt, I'm going to knock him out of the door.' Come on, bro. You ain't even knocked the guys out that you came up and fought that ain't even on my level.”

— O'Shaquie Foster, via ESPN

What O'Shaquie Foster said

Foster faces Ford in a featherweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-featherweight clash that will settle their rivalry. Ford has talked up his power in the build-up, but Foster believes the evidence does not support the threats. The pair have traded barbs as the fight nears.

What it moves

Foster's jab at Ford's record shifts the narrative away from power punching. If Ford cannot deliver a stoppage, Foster will have the answer ready. The winner is likely to push for a world title shot at featherweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-featherweight.

Source: espn.com. Full O'Shaquie Foster fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.