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

Daniel Yanofsky

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

A two-division champion and a long-standing super-featherweight contender battle it out to crown a WBC super-featherweight champion. In a clash of styles, Rey Vargas faces O'Shaquie Foster on February 11. The fight takes place inside San Antonio’s Alamodome. 

Vargas has won gold at super-bantamweight and featherweight. He is ready to add to his legacy, one that is already rich with gold. 

“The best way to tell the world about me is by winning another world title,” Vargas stated. “I’ve been a solid world champion for a while and now I’m going to add myself to 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 has been waiting for. He can make a statement with a win over Vargas. 

MORE: All you need to know about Rey Vargas vs. O'Shaquie Foster

Outside the main event, the Showtime-produced card features two big title fights. The Sporting News looks into the entire main card undercard of Vargas vs. Foster.

Rey Vargas vs. O'Shaquie Foster undercard

Mario Barrios vs. Jovanie Santiago

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

Barrios is on a two-fight losing streak, his last bout a unanimous decision loss in February 2022 against Keith Thurman. 

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

MORE: Rey Vargas and O'Shaquie Foster vie for world titles, respect, and history

Lenier Pero vs. Viktor Vykhryst

The WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title is on the line to open the card. Lenier Pero faces Viktor Vykhryst. A 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, beating Joel Caudle via knockout. 

A 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 is Rey Vargas vs. O'Shaquie Foster?

  • Date: Saturday, February 11 | Sunday, February 12
  • Main card: 9 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
  • Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. GMT | 3:30 p.m. AEDT (approx.)

Vargas vs. Foster will take place on Saturday, February 11. The main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT. Vargas and Foster should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 a.m. 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 Showtime
United Kingdom Sun. Dec 18 FITE.tv
Australia Sun. Dec. 18 FITE.tv

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

Viewers can stream Showtime via Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox ONE, a laptop, or any mobile or tablet device.

Daniel Yanofsky