Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie Foster undercard: Complete list of fights before main event in 2023 boxing match

A two-part champion and a longtime super featherweight contender fight to crown a WBC super featherweight champion. In a break in style, Rey Vargas meets O’Shaquie Foster on February 11. The fight takes place at the Alamodome in San Antonio.

Vargas has won gold at super bantamweight and featherweight. He is ready to add to his legacy, which is already rich in gold.

“The best way to tell the world about me is to win another world title,” Vargas said. “I’ve been a solid world champion for a while and now I’m going to put myself on the same list as the greatest Mexican fighters of all time.”

Foster is the WBC silver super featherweight champion. This is his moment to shine, something he’s been waiting for. He can make a statement with a win over Vargas.

MORE: Everything you need to know about Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie Foster

Outside of the main event, the Showtime-produced map features two major title fights. The Sporting News covers the entire Vargas vs. Foster main card.

Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie Foster undercard

Mario Barrios vs. Jovanie Santiago

In the co-main event Mario Barrios meets Jovanie Santiago for the WBC Continental Americas welterweight title. Barrios (26-2), a WBA Inter-Continental welterweight champion, won the 2019 WBA (Regular) super lightweight title over Botirzhon Akhmedov. He lost the belt to Gervonta Davis in 2021.

Barrios is on a two-fight losing streak, his most recent bout losing to Keith Thurman in February 2022 by unanimous decision.

Santiago (14-2-1) turned pro in 2007. In 2019 he beat Gustavo Vittori for the WBA Fedelatin super lightweight title. He’s also on a two-fight losing streak, losing to Adrien Broner and Gary Antuanne Russell in 2021.

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Lenier Pero vs. Viktor Wychryst

The WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title is at stake to open the map. Lenier Pero meets Viktor Vykhryst. Two-time Pan American Games gold medalist Pero (8-0) turned pro in 2019. In 2020 he won the WBA title against Jorge Arias. Pero last fought in August, defeating Joel Caudle by knockout.

2019 European Games gold medalist Vykhryst (11-0) turned pro in 2020. His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Franklin Lawrence in December.

When does Rey Vargas play O’Shaquie Foster?

• Date: Saturday February 11 | Sunday February 12th
• Main Card: 9 p.m. ET | 2am GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
• Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30pm GMT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT (approx.)

Vargas vs. Foster takes place on Saturday February 11th. The main round begins at 9:00 p.m. ET | 2am GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT. Vargas and Foster were scheduled to meet around 11:30 p.m. ET | head to ring 4:30 GMT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.

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How to watch Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie Foster

country	Date	Channel + live stream (main card)
United States	Sat Dec 17	show time
Great Britain	Sun. 18 Dec	FITE.tv
Australia	Sun. December 18th	FITE.tv

In the United States, Vargas vs. Foster is available on Showtime.

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