While discussing the matchup, Foster explained why he believes the Ford fight could increase demand for a future clash with Shakur.
“If we’re being real, he’s got a little bit more in his toolbox than Shakur,” Foster told Fighthype.
Foster believes Ford’s style will give fans a preview of what a fight with Stevenson could look like, especially with the amount of attention already surrounding the possibility of the two meeting.
“With the style Ray’s got, he’s trying to emulate Shakur,” Foster said. “Once they see I can handle it, they’ll be anxious to see what I do to Shakur.”
Foster also spent much of the interview criticizing the amount of support Ford received from Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis and other fighters connected to their circle ahead of Saturday’s fight.
“They can form any Avengers team they need,” Foster said. “Once I do what I do to him, it will make me look even better.”
The WBC champion suggested Stevenson and his team are building Ford up for this fight because they understand the danger he poses stylistically.
“I saw an interview with Shakur,” Foster said. “He said me and Keyshawn, if we spar with each other, nobody can beat us because we’re the best in the world. If I was Ray Ford, I’d be pissed. That tells me they’re giving belt to little dude there.”
Foster made it clear he expects a dominant performance against Ford on Saturday and believes Stevenson will have little choice but to continue fighting him after that.
“He’ll definitely have to answer after the fight,” Foster said.
The Foster vs. Ford Main Event is streaming live on DAZN from the Toyota Center in Houston.
