Shakur repeatedly discussed possible matchups against welterweights like Devin Haney, Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, while also talking about catchweights and rehydration clauses. However, Foster doesn’t see a huge difference between many of the fighters competing from super featherweight to welterweight.
“All of us are about the same size. That’s why I don’t understand these guys complaining about size, and they’re talking about rehydration clause,” Foster told Cigar Talk.
“Yeah, somebody might be a little taller, but man, we’re all the same size. You might run into some big 147-pounders, who are like Errol (Spence) and Boots (Ennis). But most of the time, from 130 to 147, everybody’s the same size.”
Foster’s comments echoed what many fans have pointed out over the past few years as Stevenson has continued to fill in physically. The Newark native has already won world titles in three divisions and no longer looks like the fighter who campaigned at featherweight earlier in his career.
The topic became even more interesting after Stevenson and Foster exchanged words following Foster’s win over Raymond Ford. During their finish in the ring, many observers noted that Stevenson looked much bigger than the WBC super featherweight champion.
Foster also made it clear that he has no problem meeting Stevenson above his current weight class if the opportunity ever arises.
“I think y’all can rock at 140. I’m not going to lie,” Cigar Talk host Naji said.
“For sure,” Foster replied.
The debate over size, rehydration clauses and catch weights is likely to continue as Stevenson explores opportunities against bigger names. Foster’s view is straightforward: apart from unusually large welterweights like Jaron Ennis and Errol Spence Jr., the differences are not significant enough to warrant all the concern.
For critics of Stevenson’s negotiating stance, Foster’s comments reinforce a question that still follows the lightweight champion: if the fights are worth pursuing, why should weigh-ins be part of the conversation?
