Sebastian Fundora’s WBC Junior Middleweight Title Defense Rescheduled
Sebastian Fundora’s highly anticipated WBC junior middleweight title defense against Keith Thurman has been rescheduled to March 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, as announced by Premier Boxing Champions on Monday. The fight, which will headline the “PBC on Prime” pay-per-view fight card, was originally set to take place on October 25 but was postponed due to Fundora’s hand injury during training.
Fundora, with a record of 23-1-1 and 15 knockouts, has been on a roll, scoring knockout wins over Tim Tszyu and Chordale Booker in 2025 in defense of his title. A win over Thurman would be the most significant victory on his résumé, solidifying his position as a top contender in the junior middleweight division. According to Premier Boxing Champions, Fundora’s title defense against Thurman is expected to be an exciting matchup, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the division.
Keith Thurman’s Quest for Junior Middleweight Gold
Thurman, with a record of 36-1 and 23 knockouts, is seeking junior middleweight gold for the second time. The 37-year-old fighter was forced to withdraw from a WBC title fight against Tszyu in March 2024 due to an injury and was replaced by Fundora, who pulled off the upset to win the title. Thurman has fought only once since 2022, with a TKO win over Brock Jarvis in March 2025, and is looking to regain his position as a top contender in the division. As reported by ESPN, Thurman’s experience and skill make him a formidable opponent for Fundora, and their upcoming fight is expected to be a closely contested matchup.
The rescheduled fight between Fundora and Thurman is set to take place on March 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, with the “PBC on Prime” pay-per-view fight card available for fans to watch. With both fighters looking to make a statement in the junior middleweight division, this highly anticipated matchup is expected to be an exciting and closely contested fight. For more information on the fight and to purchase tickets, visit MGM Grand or Premier Boxing Champions.
According to boxing experts, the fight between Fundora and Thurman has the potential to be a classic matchup, with both fighters possessing the skill and experience to make it a memorable fight. As noted by Boxing News 24, Fundora’s aggressive style and Thurman’s defensive prowess make for an intriguing matchup, and fans can expect a high-level display of boxing skills from both fighters. With the fight just around the corner, fans are eagerly anticipating the highly anticipated matchup between Fundora and Thurman.
