Sebastian Fundora Retains WBC Super Welterweight Title

Fundora knocks out Keith Thurman in the 6th round to defend his championship

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:54am

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Sebastian Fundora successfully defended his WBC super welterweight title on Saturday night, knocking out Keith Thurman in the 6th round of their fight in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

Fundora's victory over the former welterweight champion Thurman solidifies his status as one of the top young stars in the sport of boxing. The win also sets up potential future matchups against other top welterweights and super welterweights.

The details

Fundora, the towering 6'6" southpaw, overwhelmed the shorter Thurman with his size and power, landing several hard shots that eventually led to the knockout. The end came at 1:17 of the 6th round when Fundora landed a devastating combination that sent Thurman crashing to the canvas.

  • The fight took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026 in Las Vegas.

The players

Sebastian Fundora

The undefeated 24-year-old WBC super welterweight champion.

Keith Thurman

The former WBA and WBC welterweight champion, making his return to the ring after a long layoff.

WBC

The World Boxing Council, one of the major sanctioning bodies in professional boxing.

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What they’re saying

“Fundora is a special talent and he proved it again tonight. He's only going to get better from here.”

— Bob Arum, Promoter

What’s next

Fundora is expected to make his next title defense later this year, potentially against the winner of an upcoming WBC title eliminator.

The takeaway

Fundora's dominant performance over the veteran Thurman cements his status as one of the rising young stars in the sport of boxing, with his unique size and skill set making him a tough matchup for any super welterweight.