(June 4th)  Houston, Texas, O'Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s Stephen Fulton have officially agreed to terms for a WBC Junior Lightweight title fight, which is expected to take place on August 16th as part of the undercard for the highly anticipated Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach 2 event in Las Vegas.

This matchup will see Foster, 23-3, 12Ko’s the reigning WBC champion at 130 pounds, defending his title against the former WBC / WBO World Super Bantamweight and WBC Featherweight Champion Fulton, 23-1, 8Ko’s who is moving up from featherweight in pursuit of becoming a three-division world champion.

Foster, who reclaimed his title in November by outpointing Robson Conceicao in a rematch, has established himself as a top contender in the division with notable wins and only one recent defeat to Conceicao. Meanwhile, Fulton, currently the WBC featherweight champion and ranked among the best in his division, captured his title earlier this year and is looking to add to his legacy after suffering his only professional loss to Naoya Inoue in 2023.

The addition of the Foster-Fulton title fight brings even more excitement to the August 16 card, which is headlined by the rematch between Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Lamont Roach for Davis’ WBA lightweight title. The Davis-Roach rematch follows their controversial majority draw in March and is set to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With multiple world titles on the line, this event is shaping up to be one of the biggest nights in boxing this year.

Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs  Lamont “The Reaper” Roach Jr. rematch officially scheduled for August 16th in Las Vegas.

This exciting bout is expected to headline a Premier Boxing Champions event, available on Prime Video Pay-Per-View, with Las Vegas, Nevada the likely site as TGB Promotions has a hold on T-Mobile Arena for the August 16th date.

The rematch comes after their first encounter on March 1st ended in a controversial majority draw, sparking debate among fans and analysts over the scoring and a missed seventh round knockdown call against Davis leaving the outcome unresolved and the rivalry very much alive as both fighters have outwardly expressed strong determination to settle the unfinished business inside the ring.

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, 29-year-old, Roach Jr., 25-1-2, 10Ko’s motivated by the contentious decision, is eager to claim the lightweight title this time around and has promised to bring new strategies and a display of skill, strength, and endurance.

Meanwhile, the 30-year-old, Baltimore, Maryland, former IBF/ WBA Super Featherweight and WBA Lightweight Champion, Davis, 30-0-1, 28Ko’s a southpaw, aims to defend his undefeated record and WBA lightweight title, with adjustments expected in his training camp to ensure a decisive victory. This rematch promises to reignite excitement among boxing fans worldwide as two elite lightweights prepare to clash once again in the fight capital of the world.

Gervonta Davis, known for his explosive power and skill, is an undefeated two-division world champion currently holding the WBA lightweight title and ranked No. 1 lightweight by Ring Magazine. Lamont Roach Jr., the reigning WBA Junior Lightweight Champion and ranked #4 at 130lbs by Ring Magazine, is recognized for his technical ability and resilience in the ring.

Amazon Prime Video has become a significant player in boxing broadcasting, partnering with Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) to stream live events, including both Pay-Per-View (PPV) and non-PPV fights. This partnership began in late 2023 after PBC's previous deal with Showtime Sports ended. Prime Video now airs 12-14 fights annually, showcasing high-profile matchups and rising stars in the sport.

The platform offers flexibility for viewers, allowing both Prime members and non-members to purchase and watch PPV events. In addition to live broadcasts, Amazon integrates features like merchandise sales, ticket promotions, and other interactive elements to enhance the viewing experience. Recent notable events include Gervonta Davis vs. Lamont Roach Jr. and Sebastian Fundora's title defense against Chordale Booker.

About the Premier Boxing Champions

Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), was created for television by Haymon Sports, LLC, in January 2015.  PBC is a boxing series that returns the sweet science to its rightful place atop the sports pantheon.

Featuring today’s best and brightest stars in their toughest, most anticipated bouts, Premier Boxing Champions is broadcast live and free to air on SHOWTIME, FOX, FOX Sports 1, FOX Deportes, Bounce and ITV.

PBC takes boxing back to its roots. This is boxing, pure and simple, where what’s brought to the fight, mentally and physically, is what determines who goes home the winner, and who just goes home.

Bouts featured within the PBC Series are promoted by licensed promoters, with each bout in accordance with applicable regulatory rules and regulations.