Sebastian Fundora vs. Keith Thurman: Title Defense Scheduled
Sebastian Fundora, the reigning WBC junior middleweight titleholder, is scheduled to defend his championship against Keith Thurman this October, as confirmed by sources to ESPN. The bout is expected to be the main event for a PBC on Prime pay-per-view and will occur in Las Vegas, though specific details regarding the venue and exact date are still pending. Preliminary reports indicate that it may take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 25.
Fundora’s Impressive Record
At just 27 years old, Fundora boasts a professional record of 23-1-1, including 15 victories by knockout. He most recently showcased his skills in July, successfully defending his title against Tim Tszyu by securing a seventh-round stoppage. This fight was particularly notable as it was a rematch; Fundora had initially faced Tszyu in March 2024, stepping in on short notice to take Thurman’s place, and won that encounter via a split decision. However, the rematch provided a clearer outcome, with Fundora compelling Tszyu to retire from the contest before the eighth round began.
Thurman’s Comeback
Now, in his third title defense, Fundora is set to face Thurman, the fighter he replaced to become champion. Thurman, 36 years old and holding a record of 31-1 with 23 knockouts, has faced challenges in maintaining his health and has only participated in two bouts since his decision loss to Manny Pacquiao in 2019. He returned to the ring this year in March, securing a knockout victory against Brian Jarvis in the third round. This upcoming fight marks Thurman’s second appearance at the junior middleweight limit after a significant tenure as a welterweight champion between 2016 and 2019.
The announcement of this matchup was first reported by Boxing Scene.
