The 25 year old Foster hailing from New Haven, Connecticut has an extensive amateur pedigree, having won the Connecticut State Championship 10 times, as well as being a 4 time CT Golden Glove winner and both the 2007 Ringside World Silver Medalist and National PAL Silver Medalist.
Since turning pro in June of 2011, Foster has amassed an undefeated record in his first 8 fights while knocking half of his opponents out, inside of 2 rounds. The 6’2 Foster, known for his heavy hands as well as slick boxing ability looks to fight his way into the Light Heavyweight rankings now that he is signed with Murphys Boxing. Come May 5th Foster will be fighting under the Murphys Boxing umbrella for the 1st time and looks to make a statement.
“I’m very excited to have signed and to become a part of the Murphy’s Boxing promotion team. I am very thankful that they are giving me this opportunity to grow and show my talent to the boxing world. Professional boxing is a business, my job is to go out there and win and look impressive as I do it”, said Foster “This promotional signing was the last piece to the puzzle to a strong career. I have a complete team behind me. I have my trainer Luis Rosa and manager Marilyn Rosa who both push me to be the best in and out of the ring. Now I have a very good promotional company behind me in Murphy’s Boxing. I can’t wait to fight on May 5th and show them they made the right decision in signing me.”, concluded Foster.
For there part Murphys Boxing is elated to have signed an exciting young fighter and are eager to see him in action on May 5th. “Charles Foster has been on our radar for some time now and we are thrilled to have finally signed him. This is a young man who has a lot of potential, one we believe will make some noise in the Light Heavyweight division.” said Ken Casey of Murphys Boxing. “Come May 5th we expect Charles will add some fireworks to an already great fight card. The Memorial Series III fight card will be the beginning of Charles march up the Light Heavyweight ladder.”, concluded Casey.
TICKETS FOR MEMORIAL SERIES III, THURSDAY MAY 5TH AT MELROSE MEMORIAL HALL ARE ON SALE NOW AT MURPHYSBOXING.COM. TICKETS ARE PRICED AT $45 FOR GA SEATING, $70 FOR RESERVED FLOOR SEATS AND $100 FOR RESERVED VIP RINGSIDE SEATS. DOORS OPEN AT 6.30PM WITH 1ST BOUT AT 7.30PM. MELROSE MEMORIAL HALL IS LOCATED AT 590 MAIN STREET, MELROSE MA.
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