Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman: Title Fight Announcement
Sebastian Fundora’s WBC junior middleweight title will be at stake when he faces Keith Thurman on October 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, according to multiple sources reported by ESPN this Thursday. This matchup will headline the PBC on Prime card, which also features O’Shaquie Foster defending his WBC junior lightweight championship against Stephen Fulton, a former super bantamweight titleholder and the current WBC featherweight champion, in a co-main event.
Fight Details and Significance
While the championship clash between Fundora and Thurman was previously announced, details regarding the date and location had remained uncertain until now. For Thurman, this fight marks a significant step in his quest to become a world champion in two weight divisions. This is the same venue where Fundora entered to replace an injured Thurman and claimed his title by defeating Tim Tszyu, making a statement in the process.
Fighter Profiles
Fundora, who boasts a record of 23 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw with 15 knockouts, is now 27 years old and defended his 154-pound title successfully against Tszyu, stopping him in the seventh round this past July. This upcoming bout against Thurman will be Fundora’s third title defense.
On the other hand, Keith Thurman, aged 36 and holding a professional record of 31 wins and 1 loss with 23 knockouts, has faced challenges with injuries and has only fought twice since his decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2019. Earlier this year, he made his 154-pound debut and notched a knockout victory over Brock Jarvis.
Undercard Highlights
In addition, the undercard will feature a matchup between Jesus Ramos and Shane Mosley Jr., both looking to claim the interim WBC middleweight title, as well as a bout between former super welterweight champion Tony Harrison and unbeaten prospect Isaac Lucero.
O’Shaquie Foster vs. Stephen Fulton
O’Shaquie Foster’s title defense was initially anticipated for August against Fulton at a pay-per-view event, but plans were altered when Gervonta Davis opted to fight Jake Paul in November instead. Now, Foster, who holds a record of 23 wins and 3 losses with 13 KOs, will have an opportunity to defend his championship against a formidable contender in Fulton, who is seeking to add another title to his collection across different weight classes.
Fulton, from Philadelphia and known for his unanimous decision win over Brandon Figueroa for the WBC featherweight title earlier this year, is now looking to ascend to another weight category after being a unified champion at super bantamweight until he suffered his sole loss to Naoya Inoue in July 2023. The WBC has granted Fulton permission to retain his featherweight title while he competes for Foster’s championship.
Conclusion
This upcoming fight card promises to provide fans with high-stakes action from multiple weight classes, with several fighters vying for titles and seeking to make their mark in the boxing world.
