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Sebastian Fundora retained his WBC super welterweight title with a seventh-round stoppage of Tim Tszyu in Las Vegas, marking his second victory over Tszyu, after a dominant performance that included an early knockdown and sustained control throughout the fight.
Sebastian Fundora, known as the "Towering Inferno," secured a split-decision victory over Tim Tszyu to claim two junior middleweight titles. Despite calls for a rematch with Tszyu, there are also talks of a potential fight with Errol Spence Jr. or Terence Crawford. Additionally, other contenders in the 154-pound division, such as Israil Madrimov and Vergil Ortiz Jr., add to the mix of potential matchups. Meanwhile, Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz's win over Rolando Romero has positioned him as a significant player in the 140-pound division, with potential future fights against Teofimo Lopez, Devin Haney, and Gervonta Davis.
Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision to claim the unified junior middleweight championship in a bloody battle that saw both fighters sustain significant cuts. Fundora capitalized on his height and reach advantages to upset the favorite Tszyu, who struggled after sustaining a cut from an inadvertent elbow. The fight showcased a dramatic shift in strategy from Fundora, who adjusted his style to outbox Tszyu and claim the WBC and WBO titles.
Sebastian Fundora scored a split-decision upset victory over Tim Tszyu to claim the WBC and WBO junior middleweight titles in a bloody fight at T-Mobile Arena. Fundora, known as "The Towering Inferno," replaced Keith Thurman on short notice and overcame serious adversity to secure the win. Tszyu, who suffered a deep gash on his forehead early in the fight, never stopped coming forward despite impaired vision. With this victory, Fundora and his sister Gabriela became the first brother and sister to be full-fledged champions in boxing history.
Sebastian Fundora defeated Tim Tszyu via split decision to claim the unified junior middleweight championship in a bloody battle that saw both fighters sustain significant cuts. Fundora capitalized on his height and reach advantage to upset the favorite Tszyu, who struggled after sustaining a cut from an inadvertent elbow. The fight showcased a dramatic shift in strategy from Fundora, who adjusted his style to outbox Tszyu and claim the WBC and WBO titles.
Tim Tszyu will defend his WBO junior middleweight title against Sebastian Fundora on March 30 in Las Vegas after Keith Thurman suffered a biceps injury, prompting his withdrawal. Fundora, known as "The Towering Inferno," will step in on 12 days' notice as Tszyu's new opponent. The bout was originally set to be Tszyu vs. Thurman, but now Tszyu will face the 6-foot-5, 154-pound Fundora, who is a southpaw applying non-stop pressure.
Brian Mendoza scored a stunning come-from-behind, seventh-round knockout victory over Sebastian Fundora to win the interim WBC title in a Premier Boxing Champions on Showtime card. Fundora was successfully leveraging his massive size to neutralize and outbox Mendoza until Mendoza caught and crushed Fundora with a snapping left hook, followed by a clubbing right and left hook. Mendoza won the fight 39 seconds into the seventh round.